Champions League playoff scores: Rangers upset at home while a small club from Cyprus look to make history
The Champions League's preliminary round saw some surprising results on Wednesday. In a major upset, Scottish club Rangers were defeated 2-1 at home by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, a small Belgian team. Meanwhile, Omonia Nicosia, a club from Cyprus, secured a 1-1 draw against Cypriot rivals Apollon Limassol, leaving them in a strong position to advance to the group stage for the first time in their history. The results highlight the unpredictable nature of the early Champions League qualifiers, where smaller clubs can sometimes spring upsets against more established teams. While Rangers were expected to win comfortably, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's victory demonstrates the depth of talent in European football. Similarly, Omonia Nicosia's impressive performance against Apollon Limassol suggests that the Cypriot club has the potential to make a historic run in the competition.
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