By Craig Rae
It was a comfortable afternoon for the Europa League finalists as Rangers defeated Dundee United 2-0 at Ibrox.
Y viva Espana was playing over the sound system in celebration of the trip to Seville on the 18th of May, and the sunshine gave the fans the chance to prepare for the sweltering heat expected in Spain.
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Rangers started the match strongly with Fashion Sakala coming closest, having several attempts but failing to add to his Old Firm goal at Parkhead last week.
Scott Arfield had the best chance of the first half as he hit a shot wide after a great team move that really should have resulted in a goal.
Amad was subbed on for Scott Wright at half-time and was a threat, setting up Sakala who again had his shot saved.
The pressure was constant and finally paid off in the 55th minute as Sakala rounded the Dundee United keeper who brought him down for a penalty.
The attempt was duly dispatched by captain James Tavernier, who scored his second goal in just three days.
The lead allowed Giovanni van Bronckhorst to make some changes, bring on Alex Lowry, Charlie McCann, and a debut for Adam Devine.
Amad had the ball in the net but was flagged offside until his moment finally came in the 78th minute when Sakala played him through, and he calmly slotted it home to round up a comfortable win.
In the post-match press conference, van Bronckhorst said that he was looking to inject fresh legs into the squad and ensure game time for players before the big game in Seville.
“I’m preparing my team for the last two finals of the season, I think today you saw the future of this club, those are the players who will substitutes those players in a couple of year, I think it’s a natural process”
Up next for Rangers are Ross County in the club’s last game at Ibrox this season.
Rangers: McLaughlin, Tavernier, King, Goldson, Barisic, Sands, Ramsey, Davis, Sakala, Wright, Arfield
Subs used: McCann, Devine, Lowry, Amad, Kamara
Dundee Utd: Siegrist, Smith, Sporle, Mulgrew, Edwards, Meekison, Levitt, Neilson, Graham, Watt, Cudjoe
Man of the Match: Aaron Ramsey