'We need players to go above their level for a win' - Clement

The Europa League "brings out the best in the players and fans" at Rangers, says manager Phillipe Clement.

Previewing the first league phase game at Ibrox against Lyon on Thursday, Clement said he is hoping for more "special nights" like his side experienced last season.

He knows it won't be easy, though, and admitted victory against the French outfit would be,"a huge thing", due to the vast difference in budget.

"It’s a totally different competition, you need to do other things," Clement said of the Europa League.

"It gets the best out of the players and the crowd. The European nights were the most special and I hope to see that tomorrow.

"Of course, we are also realistic about a very good team in Lyon. For me, it is the level of Benfica, who we met last season.

"If you see the difference in budget and the money they’ve spent, I know a lot of players from my time in Monaco and those they brought in for 20, 25, 30 million - it’s a different world and we know that, but we will fight with our qualities towards them like we did against Betis and Benfica."

To pick up another famous win under the Ibrox lights, Clement said, "a few players will need to go above their level".

"Winning against Lyon would be a huge thing. Even a draw would be a very good result, if you see the budget difference," he added.

"We go full for that and the three points, not to play only for one point. We need everyone on top and a few players to go above their level, to have an amazing evening with the fans like a 12th player on the pitch."