Return of the Scots: Glasgow Rangers at Union Berlin

Football-Bundesliga - Return of the Scots: Glasgow Rangers at Union Berlin

Berlin (dpa/bb) – Scottish fans were among the most enthusiastic at the European Football Championship. Some of them might be making their way back to Germany again, provided they remain loyal to Glasgow Rangers. "Scottish fans are excited. They can drink standing beer and watch football in a stadium," said Dirk Zingler, President of Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin, before the match against the Scottish vice-champion on Saturday (5:00 PM CET).

Overall, it's expected that An der Alten Försterei will be well-filled this weekend. On Friday, 20,500 tickets were sold and the guest block was fully booked.

First Home Game for Svensson

For Rangers, it's a trial run for the first league game on August 3 against Heart of Midlothian. Union is playing its first home game in this summer preparation. Coach Bo Svensson and the recently signed players Ivan Prtajin (SV Wehen Wiesbaden), Leopold Querfeld (Rapid Wien), and Laszlo Benes (Hamburger SV) are generally preparing for their home debut.

So far, only forward Prtajin has played in the test games against Chemie Leipzig (4:0) and Dynamo Kiev (3:2) during the training camp in Austria. Goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow, defender Jerome Roussillon, and forward Kevin Volland are ruled out due to injuries for the match against the Rangers.

1. The enthusiastic Scottish fans, visibly excited, look forward to potentially returning to Berlin for another tournament, perhaps supporting Glasgow Rangers.
2. Bo Svensson, the Union coach, and his newly signed players, including Ivan Prtajin, Leopold Querfeld, and Laszlo Benes, are gearing up for their first home game in the tournament's preparations.
3. The European Championship isn't the only major soccer event happening in Europe; the Football-Bundesliga and Football European Championship are also highly anticipated, with teams like Union competing in the Bundesliga in Germany.
4. In the warm-up games, only forward Ivan Prtajin has had the opportunity to showcase his skills, with goalkeeper Alexander Schwollo, defender Jerome Roussillon, and forward Kevin Volland all sidelined due to injuries.
5. Dirk Zingler, the President of 1. FC Union Berlin, praised the Scottish fans, remarking that they could enjoy beer and watch soccer while standing in the stadium during the championship.
6. Glasgow Rangers are using this European Championship game as a trial run for their first league game of the season against Heart of Midlothian, scheduled for August 3.
7. The upcoming match against Glasgow Rangers is not only a significant event for Union but also for soccer fans across Europe, as cities like Berlin and Glasgow prepare to welcome enthusiastic crowds to their stadiums.

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