Celtic and Rangers have both released the ticket prices for the upcoming group stages of the Europa League and the difference in price between the two teams is difficult to ignore.
As part of Group G, the Ibrox side will take on teams Villareal, Spartak Moscow and Rapid Vienna.
While the Hoops will face Rosenburg, FC Salzburg and RB Leipzig in Group B.
The prices for tickets are varied for fans of both Glasgow teams which has sparked a mixed reaction from fans, especially given that one side's tickets are considerably cheaper than the other's.
Celtic's season ticket holder three match package comes in at £72 for an adult, £57 for a concession and £42 for those under the age of 13.
In contrast, Rangers have a much more costly package deal priced at £105 for an adult, £72 for concessions and £48 for juniors.
Meaning concessions for the Light Blues are the same price as adult tickets for Celtic.
This has not gone unnoticed by Gers fans who have taken to social media to vent their fury about the costly tickets.
One irritated fan wrote: "Europa league prices are okay, but to take £105 out in one go is crazy, on such short notice!
"Committing to the CCCS we should be at least giving the Monday before each game for the ticket money we will all pay it but think it’s a bit ridiculous being honest."
Europa league prices are okay, but to take £105 out in one go is crazy, on such short notice! committing to the CCCS we should be at least giving the Monday before each game for the ticket money😒 we will all pay it but think it’s a bit Ridiculous being honest @RangersFCSLO
— Connor Moffat (@connormoffat) September 3, 2018
Another added: "£105 (£35 a game) is a special "discounted" price for ST holders. 3 days notice is ridiculous.
"Clearly want ST holders unable to afford it thus allowing them to charge £40 a ticket in the general sale.
£105 (£35 a game) is a special "discounted" price for ST holders.
— Andy C (@pipedown27) September 3, 2018
3 days notice is ridiculous. Clearly want ST holders unable to afford it thus allowing them to charge £40 a ticket in the general sale
Show some loyalty @RangersFC. There's so many fans complaining@RangersFCSLO
"Show some loyalty @RangersFC. There's so many fans complaining."
One Celtic fan piped in: "Mmmm one would almost think your clubs taking you for mugs. Surely not."
And teams down south including Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly selling their tickets for under £60 which seemed to add to the fan fury.
One Twitter user said: "No sure how true this is but arsenal n chelsea doing there 3 europa league ticket package for under 60 quid , celtics is 72 quid n somehow Rangers is 105 , 117 for general sale , were actually gonni get priced out of watching games soon."
No sure how true this is but arsenal n chelsea doing there 3 europa league ticket package for under 60 quid , celtics is 72 quid n somehow Rangers is 105 , 117 for general sale 🤔🤔, were actually gonni get priced out of watching games soon
— Dougie Shaw (@dougieshaw7) September 4, 2018
Another said: "£105 for the europa league tickets is absolutely stinkin btw."
£105 for the europa league tickets is absolutely stinkin btw
— Nicole Pettigrew (@Nicpettigrewxx) September 3, 2018
In the space of one week rangers will take almost £300 quid out my bank for season ticket installment and Europa league money. Don't give a damn if anyone criticises me for moaning but that is steep and massively being took advantage of. @RangersFCSLO @RangersFC
— Graeme McGaughey (@gmcgaughey) September 3, 2018
One fan was especially disappointed with the timing of the ticket sales as it coincided with his season ticket installment meaning he would see £300 go to the club in one go.
Other fans thought the ticket prices were a bargain and claimed other fans were just complaining for the sake of it.
Rangers fans who are complaining about paying £35 a ticket for a euro game are just grumbling for the sake of it... £35 is bargainous!
— Chris McFadyen (@_fadgie_) September 4, 2018
Both clubs will begin the Europa League group stages on Thursday September 20.
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