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Rangers : A European History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the European history of Rangers FC.

A multiple-choice quiz by stew9194. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
stew9194

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,539

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did the Rangers beat in the European Cup Winner's Cup Final in 1972? Hint

Fiorentina

Barcelona

Dynamo Moscow

Manchester United

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever European Cup tie? Hint

OGC Nice

A.C. Milan

Leeds United

Anderlecht

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever Champions League game? Hint

Leeds United

Dynamo Kiev

Club Brugge

Lyngby BK

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever UEFA Cup game (i.e. excluding the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup)? Hint

FC Koln

Inter Milan

Bohemians

Borussia Dortmund

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which country of clubs have the Rangers played the most? Hint

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many rounds did the Rangers play during their 2007-08 UEFA Cup campaign? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who put the Rangers out of all European competitions in the 2008-09 season? Hint

FBK Kaunas

Copenhagen

Aalborg

FK Zeta

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Question 8 of 10

8. Against who did the Rangers win famously by the toss of a coin in the 1966-67 season? Hint

Slavia Sofia

Real Zaragoza

Red Star Belgrade

Sporting Lisbon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Rangers first-ever opposition in the Champions League group stage? Hint

Aek Athens

CSKA Moscow

Olympique Marseille

Club Brugge

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who beat the Rangers in the 2007-08 UEFA Cup final? Hint

Fiorentina

Zenit St. Petersburg

Bayern Munich

Sporting Lisbon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Rangers beat in the European Cup Winner's Cup Final in 1972?

Answer: Dynamo Moscow

Rangers had already lost the European Cup Winner's Cup Finals in the 1960-61 and 1966-67 seasons. Rangers beat Dynamo 3-2, but after the game, there was a riot so the cup had to be presented in a small room inside the stadium.

2. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever European Cup tie?

Answer: OGC Nice

They actually played three ties as a replay was brought in after a draw in the two legs. Shortly after this, extra-time was brought in instead of replays. This was in the 1956-57 season.

3. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever Champions League game?

Answer: Lyngby BK

Rangers won 2-0 in the first leg. They won 1-0 in the second. These were played in the 1992-93 season.

4. Who did the Rangers play in their first-ever UEFA Cup game (i.e. excluding the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup)?

Answer: Borussia Dortmund

Rangers drew 0-0. They then won the second leg 2-0. This was in the 1982-83 season.

Their first appearance in the Fairs Cup was 1967-68 v Dynamo Dresden (1-1 away 2-1 at home).

5. Which country of clubs have the Rangers played the most?

Answer: Germany

Rangers have played a German team 45 times. Second is France with 25 times.

6. How many rounds did the Rangers play during their 2007-08 UEFA Cup campaign?

Answer: 5

These were with Panathinaikos, Werder Bremen, Sporting Lisbon, Fiorentina, and Zenit St. Petersburg. After this, Rangers were criticised about their "defensive" style of play.

7. Who put the Rangers out of all European competitions in the 2008-09 season?

Answer: FBK Kaunas

FBK Kaunas embarrassed Rangers fans around the world. Rangers then sold Carlos Cuellar to make up for their financial losses.

8. Against who did the Rangers win famously by the toss of a coin in the 1966-67 season?

Answer: Real Zaragoza

Rangers won this game by tossing a coin. This was after a 2-2 aggregate draw. This was in the 1966-67 season in the European Cup Winner's Cup.

9. Who was the Rangers first-ever opposition in the Champions League group stage?

Answer: Olympique Marseille

Rangers drew their home game 2-2. They then drew 1-1 in France. These were played in the 1992-93 season.

10. Who beat the Rangers in the 2007-08 UEFA Cup final?

Answer: Zenit St. Petersburg

Rangers were beaten 2-0. The game has been questioned as suspicious betting patterns were found for the semi-final between Zenit and Bayern Munich.

Source: Author stew9194

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