"A week later in Norway, Stephen Robinson's Paisley side were 16 minutes away from extra time before a late collapse. On the evidence of that tie, it is fair to say Rangers have fried bigger fish than the Eliteserien's third-best team in their recent European exploits. But, after narrowly missing out on the Norwegian top-flight title last year, Brann are embracing their first foray into the Europa League since its rebrand."
"Beaten heavily by Red Bull Salzburg in Champions League qualifying this term, they made it into the Europa League with wins over Hacken and AEK Larnaca. They are already 24 matches into their 30-game domestic league season and sit third behind leaders Viking and reigning champions Bodo/Glimt. With a seven-point gap to close, the title looks beyond them, but they will be eyeing Europa League progression after taking three points from their first two fixtures."
Brann host Rangers at Brann Stadion in Bergen on Thursday 23 October, kick-off 17:45 BST. Brann finished third in the Eliteserien last season and have won 23 and drawn six of their 36 domestic league games so far this campaign, currently 24 matches into a 30-game season and sitting third behind Viking and Bodo/Glimt. Brann reached the Europa League after Champions League qualifying elimination by Red Bull Salzburg and wins over Hacken and AEK Larnaca, and they have taken three points from their opening two Europa League fixtures. Rangers arrive under new head coach Danny Rohl and are described as potentially fragile.
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