RANGERS face a momentous trip to Germany this week as Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his players prepare for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against RB Leipzig.

The Premiership champions are in for a stern examination and supporters will be hoping that the team can keep the tie alive for the return leg at Ibrox the following week.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the European clash.

Where is the match taking place?

The first leg of the semi-final will be held at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena.

When does the game start?

The match will get under way at 8pm UK time TODAY, Thursday 28 April.

Is it on TV?

Yes. BT Sport 2 will be broadcasting the match live, with their coverage beginning at 7pm UK time.

Is there a live stream?

Yes. BT Sport subscribers can log in to their account and stream the semi-final via the BT Sport app.

What are the pre-match odds?

The Bundesliga giants are the odds-on favourites to record a win in the first leg and can be backed at around 4/11. Most bookies are offering odds of around 15/4 for a draw, while a victory for Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men is priced at around 7/1.

What's the latest team news?

Swedish central defender Filip Helander has not been registered for the Europa League and is also injured, and will play no part in the European tie.

Long-term absentees Ianis Hagi and Alfredo Morelos will not be involved, while Kemar Roofe and Aaron Ramsey are also sidelined through injury.

Midifelder Amadou Haidara is a doubt for Leipzig after picking up an injury on international duty with Mali earlier this month, as is centre-back Lukas Klostermann.