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Rangers reached the Europa League final in sensational style with a 3-1 semi-final second-leg victory over RB Leipzig - and the Scots have been backed to take 100,000 to Seville.

Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Germany, and in the biggest game at Ibrox in 50 years, skipper James Tavernier levelled the tie on aggregate in the 18th minute with a close-range finish.

Ibrox went wild in celebration as their side shocked Leipzig
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Ibrox went wild in celebration as their side shocked LeipzigCredit: Getty
Ex-Sheffield United man John Lundstram scored the winner
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Ex-Sheffield United man John Lundstram scored the winnerCredit: getty

Midfielder Glen Kamara drove in a terrific second from 20 yards just six minutes later and the Gers fans were in dreamland at the interval, with an incredible noise throughout.

The in-form Christopher Nkunku brought Leipzig back into it when he levelled the tie in the 70th minute with a smart volley.

But Gers midfielder John Lundstram fired in with 10 minutes remaining to book a place in the Seville final against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Amid unbelievable scenes at Ibrox at full-time, Rangers legend Ally McCoist was seen joining in the celebrations...

He said on BT Sport at full time: “I can’t tell you how proud I am of that team.

“I've been fortunate enough to come to this place and I've seen victories over Bayern Munich, I’ve seen victories over Dynamo Kiev, I've seen victories over Leeds United but tonight’s atmosphere has been the best - the best! 

Tavernier is set to win the Europa League Golden Boot having scored seven goals from right-back
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Tavernier is set to win the Europa League Golden Boot having scored seven goals from right-backCredit: getty

"That tonight will take some beating. 

“Lundstram, [Calvin] Bassey...dear me. To a man, every one of them should be so proud of themselves. 

“Nine years ago, we were playing East Stirling in the Third Division, now we’re in a European final!”  

Ally enjoyed himself so much that talkSPORT Breakfast co-host Alan Brazil hasn't been able to get hold of him on Friday morning!

And former Scotland international Charlie Adam suggested there will be around 100,000 Scots heading to Spain on May 18.

“The supporters have been fantastic,” Adam said on talkSPORT. 

“There’s going to be a fair few of them in Seville - I reckon 100,000!"

Ryan Kent looked on in amazement as he took in the sounds of the Ibrox crowd at full-time
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Ryan Kent looked on in amazement as he took in the sounds of the Ibrox crowd at full-time

It has been an epic journey for Rangers who were playing their 18th game in UEFA competitions this season against Leipzig.

Tavernier, who scored twice against Braga in the previous round at Ibrox, struck the first blow, racing in at the back post to knock in a cross from Ryan Kent.

More mayhem ensued when Aribo played in Wright to lay the ball off to Kamara who guided a left-footed shot from outside the box past the outstretched arms of Gulacsi.

Aribo then somehow mis-kicked from five yards out after being set up by Tavernier's header from Borna Barisic's deep cross.

Gers keeper Allan McGregor made a great save from Konrad Laimer's drive but moments later he had no chance when Angelino crossed from the left for Nkunku to volley in from 10 yards.

But then Lundstram pounced when Kent's cross from the left was cleared to his feet 12 yards from goal and he gleefully drove it low into the net.

They will face Frankfurt, who beat West Ham in the other semi-final, in Seville.

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