GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has thanked the Rangers fans for their support in Seville after Wednesday's Europa League final loss to Frankfurt.

Nearly 20,000 Ibrox fans were inside the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Seville to cheer on their team, but unfortunately for the support, defeat struck via the way of a penalty shootout.

Rangers now head to Hampden on Saturday for the Scottish Cup final and Van Bronckhorst took to social media to rally the troops.

He wrote: "Thank you to every supporter who travelled to Seville from across the world.

"Since I arrived, you have followed us near and far, you have carried us and kept us going, especially in difficult moments.

"We now move onto the Scottish Cup final, another challenge and a chance for silverware.

"Safe journey home and see you at Hampden on Saturday-loud and proud."