The disappointed Scottish champions "made representations" to Uefa, the host club and "the French authorities", with the decision now overturned at short notice. Lyon will be staging its traditional Festival of Lights and Rangers were notified via the French minister of the interior that this would "test the policing resource and city infrastructure". On Monday, Rangers described the decision to ban travelling fans as "bemusing and extremely frustrating". There is nothing riding on the tie with Lyon already through as group winners, while Rangers have second place sewn up. "We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our support who will share our frustration at this situation," Rangers' statement added.