In pictures: Rangers fans in Seville for Europa League final

In pictures: Rangers fans in Seville for Europa League final

May 18, 2022 by BBC News - Scotland

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  • Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Up to 20,000 Rangers fans could be inside the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan tonight Excitement is mounting in Seville as an estimated 100,000 Rangers fans - among 150,000 overall - converge ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final against German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • The atmosphere in the Spanish city has been building since early in the week, when the first swathes of supporters arrived in the Andalusian capital.
  • Thousands more fans - from across Scotland and all over the world - will be joining them in the countdown towards kick-off at 20:00 BST (21:00 local time).
  • Image source, Getty Images Image caption, With the mercury hitting 34C on Wednesday, sombreros have proved a popular accessory Image source, PA Media Image caption, Locals dressed in old military outfits obliged these fans for a photo op Image source, PA Media Image caption, Some fans have enjoyed a kickabout with beach balls to pass the time before kick-off Image source, PA Media Image caption, This supporter resorted to some impromptu break-dancing to enliven proceedings Image source, PA Media Image caption, Others opted for a spot of boating in the stifling heat Image source, Reuters Image caption, Another fan cools off next to a fountain in one of the fan zones showing the game Image source, PA Media Image caption, These three Rangers fans were taking in the atmosphere in the Alameda de Hercules Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Some Rangers fans have brought their own musical entertainment to Seville Image source, PA Media Image caption, Eintracht Frankfurt fans have also been enjoying the pre-match party Image source, PA Media Image caption, Fans of both teams have been mingling in the city's Plaza de Espana Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Seville's Plaza de San Francisco has also been a magnet for supporters Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fans scrambled to find accommodation in the city after Rangers' semi-final victory on 5 May Image source, PA Media Image caption, Their carriage awaits: Fans have enjoyed the ride to Seville Image source, PA Media Image caption, Rangers have already beaten two other German sides on their way to the final Image source, PA Media Image caption, Fountain of dreams: Fans young and old have made their way to Seville Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Locals have gone about their business while hordes have gathered in the city Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Supporters are celebrating Rangers' first European final since 2008 Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Seville has deployed 5,000 police officers to ensure the event passes off safely Image source, Getty Images Image caption, With temperatures in Seville over 30C, some fans have struggled to cope with the heat Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Rangers fans have made their presence felt across the city Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Many have had their photo taken with a replica of the Europa League trophy Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Will Rangers fans be celebrating or commiserating after tonight's game?

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