Naismith's Battle at Mestalla: Valencia's Triumph over Rangers in UEFA Champions League (3-0)

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Naismith's Battle at Mestalla: Valencia's Triumph over Rangers in UEFA Champions League (3-0)

Steven Naismith, Rangers

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

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© Kirk ORourke

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Naismith's Battle at Mestalla: Valencia's Triumph over Rangers in UEFA Champions League (3-0) This iconic photograph captures the intense moment during Valencia CF's historic victory over Scottish giants Rangers FC in the UEFA Champions League group stage match on November 2, 2001. Valencia's Scottish international striker, Steven Naismith, is seen in the thick of the action, battling for possession with a determined Rangers defender. The atmosphere at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, was electric as the home team sought to secure their place in the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition. Valencia, led by their charismatic manager Claudio Ranieri, were in fine form that season, and this match was no exception. Naismith, who had joined the Spanish side just a few months earlier, was making a name for himself in Europe with his skillful play and tenacity. In this game, he would go on to create one of the goals, setting up Ruben Baraja's header with a clever flick. The 3-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game, with Valencia dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Rangers, who had reached the final of the Champions League just two seasons earlier, were left reeling from the Spanish side's relentless attack. The victory put Valencia in a commanding position in the group, and they went on to reach the quarter-finals, where they were eventually eliminated by eventual champions Bayern Munich. This photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer Kirk O'Rourke, encapsulates the excitement and intensity of European football, as well as the pivotal role that Naismith played in Valencia's triumph over Rangers. European nights like these continue to captivate football fans around the world, and this image is a testament to the passion and drama that unfolds on the pitch.

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