RANGERS could be forced to relive their Luxembourg nightmare in the first round of the Europa League.
Pedro Caixinha’s side were embarrassed by part-time Progres Niederkorn as they crashed out of the competition last July.
Progres have qualified for the first round once again after finishing as runners-up in their National Division.
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And that means they are one of the teams that Steven Gerrard’s side could be drawn against as he prepares to get down to business at Ibrox and looks to avoid a shock exit this term.
The draws for the first and second rounds will be made on June 19, with the first ties taking place on July 12 and 19.
Hibernian will also enter at the first round and, like Rangers, will be seeded at this stage so will avoid the likes of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Lech Poznan and Maribor.
Trips to face Derry City, Shamrock Rovers, Glenavon, Coleraine or Cliftonville would represent a more straightforward start to the season for Rangers.
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But the likes of Birkirkara of Malta, Hungarian side Ferencvaros and FC Vaduz of Liechtenstein are also in the draw.
After finishing as best of the rest in the Premiership last term, Aberdeen avoid the first round fixtures and are not in action until July 26, with the return leg a week later.
The Dons could be handed tough clashes with five-time winners Sevilla, Turkish side Besiktas or Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
Burnley, who finished seventh in the Premier League this season, will also be in the hat as they return to European action once again.
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