Rangers have reached the last 16 of the Europa League courtesy of a 4-2 aggregate win over Braga. Having already assessed the five most difficult potential opponents, we now take a look at the five easiest possible draws from those sides confirmed to be through, according to the UEFA club coefficient.
Once again, for reference, the Gers are ranked 94th.
LASK – Ranking = 103
LASK are deemed the worst side still remaining in the competition, but it would be dangerous to write them off. They topped Group D ahead of Sporting Lisbon, PSV Eindhoven and Rosenborg, before seeing off AZ Alkmaar 3-1 in the Round of 32.
They are also currently on course to win the Austrian Bundesliga, as they hold a three-point lead over Red Bull Salzburg at the top of the table.
Wolves – Ranking = 85
The English side’s ranking also looks on the low side in relation to their ability. Currently eighth in the Premier League table, they are relatively inexperienced in Europe but Nuno Espirito Santo is a highly rated coach with a Europa League winner in Joao Moutinho to call upon.
They progressed to this stage courtesy of a 6-3 aggregate win over Espanyol but did fail to defeat Braga in two attempts during the group stages.
Istanbul Basaksehir – Ranking = 80
The Turkish club are enjoying a stellar season, as they topped Group J ahead of Roma, Borussia Monchengladbach and Rosenberg and currently sit top of the Super Lig.
They left it to the very last minute to qualify, netting in extra time to seal a 5-4 aggregate victory over Sporting Lisbon.
Getafe – Ranking = 75
The Spanish club are having an outstanding campaign and currently sit fifth in La Liga, just a point behind both Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.
They progressed to this stage after finishing runners-up to Basel in Group C, before defying the odds to dump Ajax out 3-2 on aggregate.
Inter Milan – Ranking = 49
The Italian giants have a relatively poor ranking due to a lack of productive participation in European competition in recent seasons, but they are once again a force to be reckoned with.
Antonio Conte’s side dropped out of the Champions League after finishing third in Group F behind Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, but are currently third in Serie A and defeated Ludogorets 4-1 over two legs to reach this stage.
