September 29, 2025, Madrid, Spain: Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, attends a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20250929_aaa_s197_383 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
Rangers captain Dan Neil led his side to a 1-1 draw against Kaizer Chiefs in a behind-closed-doors friendly held in sweltering Spanish conditions.
The pre-season clash provided Derek McInnes with a valuable opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the upcoming competitive season.
Findlay Curtis came off the bench in the second half and delivered the equaliser late on after the South African side had taken the lead.
Lawrence Shankland was among those making their debut in the game, adding further intrigue to an already competitive selection picture at Ibrox.
Rydnn McGuire impressed in goal, starting behind a back four of Ross McCrorie, Ben Godfrey, Dujon Sterling and Tuur Rommens.
Neil captained the midfield four alongside Chukwuani in the centre, with Mohamed Diomande operating on the right and Oliver Antman on the left.
Youssef Chermiti and Ryan Naderi started together up front as Rangers looked to build cohesion in the attacking third during the first half.
The opening 45 minutes ended goalless before McInnes made sweeping changes, introducing both Shankland and Curtis among a raft of second-half substitutions.
Mason Munn, Emmanuel Fernandez and Nedim Bajrami were understood to be among the other substitutes used as McInnes rotated his options generously.
New signings Ivor Pandur and Cammy Devlin were absent from the squad, still recovering after their involvement at the World Cup.
Rangers had already beaten Raith Rovers and Dunfermline in bounce games the previous week before travelling to Spain for a higher-profile test.
Supporters will get their first home look at McInnes’ developing squad when Rangers host St Etienne and West Ham in glamour Ibrox friendlies later this month.
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