Bundesliga side Union Berlin will take on Rangers at the Alte Forsterei on Saturday in a pre-season friendly fixture.
Having missed out on the Scottish Premiership and Cup to rivals Celtic last season, Philippe Clement's side has been traveling this summer and they will wrap up their preparations for the upcoming Premiership season with a game in Germany after trips to Holland, England, and Edinburgh.
The home side, meanwhile, are coming off an underwhelming league campaign last season, going from finishing fourth in 2022/23 as the German top flight's surprise package to 15th last season. They have now appointed former Mainz boss Bo Svensson as the new head coach in a bid to return to the upper echelons of the Bundesliga standings.
They have enjoyed a strong start to their pre-season campaign kicking things off with a dominant 4-0 win over Chemie Leipzig before beating Dynamo Kyiv 3-2 in their last game.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Union Berlin vs Rangers kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, July 27, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 11:00 am EST |
| Venue: | Stadion An der Alten Foresteri |
The game takes place on Saturday, July 27 at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany. Kick-off is 11:00 am EST for fans in the US.
How to watch Union Berlin vs Rangers online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be televised live on Fubo, DirectTV Stream, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes in the US. You can also follow live updates from the game on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Union Berlin team news
Former Celtic wing-back Josip Juranovic is one of Union's star men in a backline that also includes former Gers' transfer target Danilo Doehki. Kevin Volland, who worked with Philippe Clement at his previous job in Monaco, will likely spearhead the hosts' attack for this game.
FC Union Berlin possible XI: Stein; Jaeckel, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Tousart, Haberer, Gosens; Skarke, Hollerbach; Volland.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rønnow, Schwolow, Stein, Klaus |
| Defenders: | Juranović, Gosens, Leite, Doekhi, Querfeld, Trimmel, Roussillon, Vogt, Jaeckel, Ogbemudia |
| Midfielders: | Puchacz, Schäfer, Bénes, Král, Tousart, Khedira, Haberer, Kemlein |
| Forwards: | Volland, Vertessen, Siebatcheu, Bedia, Prtajin, Hollerbach, Skarke, Preu |
Rangers team news
Rangers will be without the services of injury victims Hamza Igamane and Nico Raskin. The new Moroccan recruit is said to be four weeks behind his teammates in terms of pre-season preparation, while Raskin is out for another five weeks after having suffered an injury against Ajax.
James Tavernier, who was sidelined earlier this summer due to minor niggles, returned to the pitch against Birmingham on Wednesday, so he could be included. The Gers captain is expected to move on this summer and Connor Goldson was excused from the midweek match to continue his talks with Aris Limassol.
Todd Cantwell won't be playing as his transfer requests were approved by Philippe Clement, who relegated him to train with the B-team. Similarly, Sam Lammers, who has been on the sidelines, is set to join FC Twente and will also be absent from the lineup.
Rangers FC possible XI: Butland; Sterling, Souttar, Davies, Jefte; Diomande, Barron; Wright, Lawrence, Cortes; Dessers.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rønnow, Schwolow, Stein, Klaus |
| Defenders: | Juranović, Gosens, Leite, Doekhi, Querfeld, Trimmel, Roussillon, Vogt, Jaeckel, Ogbemudia |
| Midfielders: | Puchacz, Schäfer, Bénes, Král, Tousart, Khedira, Haberer, Kemlein |
| Forwards: | Volland, Yorbe Vertessen, Siebatcheu, Bedia, Prtajin, Hollerbach, Skarke, Preu |
Head-to-Head Record
Saturday's match will mark the first-ever meeting between Union Berlin and Rangers.