The club’s all-time time top goal scorer’s record has sat for almost a quarter of a century since he notched his 21st continental goal against GI Gotu in 1997. But 23 years later, Colombian Morelos matched the tally with a header against Lech Poznan in last week’s Europa League group stage match at Ibrox.
McCoist is still the all-time leading Scottish-based goalscorer in European competition but a goal against Benfica, Standard Liege or another against Poznan – or even beyond further in the competition, could give Morelos the top spot.
Here we look back at how both achieved each of their 21 goals – McCoist across 54 games from 1984 to 1997 and Morelos’ between a goal against NK Osijek in July 2018 and last week’s super-sub appearance against Lech Poznan.
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21. McCoist v Leeds United 92/93
Super Ally gave Rangers the upper hand in the Battle of Britain with the first leg winner at Ibrox. Photo: SNS Group

22. Morelos v Midtjylland 18/19
The third just after the break added to Shey Ojo's goal and sent Rangers 3-0 up on the night and 7-2 on aggregate, though the Danes scored a consolation. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey

23. McCoist v Leeds United 92/93
McCoist hit the dozen with an epic diving header to put Rangers in control 2-0 at Elland Road and 4-1 up on aggregate Photo: SNS Group

24. Morelos v Legia Warsaw 19/20
The last-gasp winner sent Rangers through to the group stages of the Europa League after an explosive night against the Polish side. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group

