Rangers fans are in full-on party mode ahead of tonight's fateful Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt. However, tensions between fans and police en route to the game have threatened to overspill as crowds have booed riot police and supporters have had nippy exchanges with officers.
Thousands of Gers fans have marched from the Plaza Alameda de Hercules to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
Along the way, they've been greeted by enthusiastic locals as well as opportunistic entrepreneurs lugging cooler boxes packed with ice and cans of beer - available to thirsty Bears at a rate of three tins for €10.Spanish cops have closed off streets across Seville's city centre to keep fans on track as they make their way to the stadium.However, a combination of merry-making, near-40C heat and anxiety about the match ahead have led to fans squaring off against armour-clad Spanish officers.Riot officers have been unafraid to use force to keep Bears on the designated route - resulting in a war of words.Fans booed cops when they were stopped at a busy crossroads - but the jeers quickly turned to cheers when it became clear they were halted to allow two busloads of Rangers players and staff proceed to the stadium.And Gers fans say they're in no mood to spat with police - they just want to party.Twins Lee and Bryan Morrison, 35, from Shettleston, are among those to have snapped up hallowed briefs for the game.Lee said: "It's a great atmosphere, I'm loving life, and I only got here yesterday after sleeping in a chair in Starbucks during my transfer from Oslo."Bryan added: "It's awesome.
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