Rangers will begin their Europa League campaign this week with an away match against Swedish giants, Malmo.
It is the fifth time in the past 15 years that the two clubs have met in European competition so it won't be the first trip to Sweden for many of the Rangers fans travelling to Scandinavia in the coming days.
The Scottish club have enjoyed some deep runs in Europe in recent seasons and famously made it all the way to the final in 2022. Could their trip to Malmo on Thursday night be the start of another long and exciting European adventure?
How many Rangers fans are going to Malmo?
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Rangers only received an allocation of 1,050 tickets for the match against Malmo, so there won't be a huge Scottish presence inside the Elado Stadion on Thursday night.
More than 3,500 eligible Rangers fans applied for these tickets, so the application was heavily subscribed despite the tie not being one of the most glamorous. With demand far outweighing supply, it is anticipated that several Rangers fans will be in Malmo without tickets this week.
Where will Rangers fans sit at the Eleda Stadion?
Rangers fans will be based in the South Stand to the left of one of the goals on Thursday night. They will enter via GATE E and be based in the lower tier of the stand. As a result, the view of the action from this section is generally very good, especially as the stands at the stadium are close to the pitch.
As ticketless Rangers fans are expected to travel, it isn't out of the question that other Rangers fans will pop up around the stadium in home sections. These fans are urged to try and keep themselves to themselves to avoid any confrontation with Malmo supporters.
Emails for the 2nd sale for Malmo away have now been sent.
Over 3,500 supporters applied for the club’s allocation of 1,050 tickets.Tickets are available to purchase for those with 1,778+ points from now until 9am on Wednesday 18th September on a first come, first served basis.
— RangersFC SLO (@RangersFCSLO) September 16, 2024
Full fans’ matchday guide for Malmo vs Rangers
Where to eat & drink for Rangers fans in Malmo
The Eleda Stadion is roughly a 45-minute walk away from the centre of Malmo, so the vast majority of Rangers fans will spend their day in the city centre before making their way to the stadium closer to kick-off.
The city itself is the third-largest in Sweden but is far more compact than Stockholm and Gothenburg, making it easy to navigate on foot. There are plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants to pick from, but three of the most suitable for football fans are:
- Pickwick Pub – Stadt Hamburgsgatan 2, 211 38 Malmö, Sweden
- The Bishops Arms – Gustav Adolfs torg 49C, 211 39 Malmö, Sweden
- Peas & Honey – Stora Nygatan 19, 211 37 Malmö, Sweden
How to get to Eleda Stadion: Guide for Rangers fans in Malmo
Given the central location of the Eleda Stadion, walking is the most straightforward way to get to it from the centre of Malmo. If you cannot take the 45-minute walk to the stadium, the next best method is to take the bus.
You can use Bus number three from Malmo Central Station, which takes you right outside the stadium, while buses numbers six, seven, and 34 also take you nearby.
The train is also an option, but the closest station, Station Triangeln, is still a 25-minute walk from the stadium. It Is a four-minute journey from Malmo Central Station.