The use of pyrotechnics within the stadiums in Scotland has been illegal since 2023.
The Rangers and Celtic have received fines in recent years after the incidents in the matches in Europe, and the UEFA also warned Celtic that fans would face a trip prohibition if they continued to violate the rules.
Football authorities are also working closely with the Scottish government to promote more football prohibition orders for those accused of pyrotechnic crimes.
Football prohibition orders prevent people from attending any match in the United Kingdom.
Rangers said in a statement: “The Rangers points out the SPFL statement and the sanction imposed on the club after the use of pyrotechnics in the accessories of the Premier Sports Cup at the beginning of this season
“The club has been constantly clear that the use of pyrotechnics in our games in any competition is unacceptable and could lead to sanctions.
“This has already happened with 500 of our followers to be closed from a draw of the Premier Sports Cup in Hampden the next time the club reaches the last stages of that competition.
“Repeated use in any SPFL (Premier League or League League) game will lead to even more followers, the vast majority of which Pirotechnics will not have used, not being able to attend a future semifinal or final draw in the Premier Sports Cup in the National Stadium.
“The Rangers again reiterates that pyrotechnic use is illegal, and will now deprive the supporters of the Rangers the opportunity to support their team in a key game.”
The Minister of Victims and Community Security, Siobhian Brown, commented: “We welcome Spfl’s actions by sending a clear message that this is a problem that needs to address.
“It is a criminal crime or using pyrotechnics in football stadiums. We continue working with the police and soccer authorities to address this problem. In addition to being illegal, pyrotechnics can cause serious injuries and can spoil the enjoyment of games for the vast majority of fans.”
Celtic and Motherwell have been approached to comment.
