Celtic have been blamed for the run in Europe that has seen Fiorentina emerge as the only side that can rescue Scotland's top 10 coefficient spot. But Rangers' defeat to Benfica on Thursday has put certainty over the group stage spot in major jeopardy with Scotland now unable to add any more points going forward. "Unfortunately it's only been Rangers over the last couple of seasons who have really been tallying the points up. So hopefully Fiorentina turn Plzen over and we can just cling on to that 10th spot." Holding the top 10 spot will be key for both Celtic and Rangers with the £35million prize pot for reaching the group stage to be doubled from next season.

Source: Express March 16, 2024 07:32 UTC