The Light Blues crashed out of the Champions League in a humiliating 6-0 defeat on the night and 9-1 loss in the tie
22:09, 27 Aug 2025Updated 22:28, 27 Aug 2025
JACK BUTLAND: Brugge would have hit double figures were it not for the Englishman. Left exposed time and time again by a defence in disarray. Did his best to keep the score down with a number of big saves. Only man who fans can’t point a finger at. 5
MAX AARONS: Left his team up an excrement filled river without a paddle with his ludicrous last-man pull on Tzolis just eight minutes in. A player who was supposed to add Premier League composure has looked a nervous wreck since day one. 0
JOHN SOUTTAR: Usually a stoic figure under siege but appears to be totally lost in this shambolic set-up. Had two goes at clearing the ball before Brugge added a third but hit fresh air both times. Dug in after the break as Gers only just avoided a humiliating record defeat. 1
NASSER DJIGA: Back after his domestic suspension but caught sleeping just three minutes in as he allowed Nicolo Tresoldi to ghost in for the opener. Things only got worse from there on a night of shame. 1
JAYDEN MEGHOMA: On-loan Brentford kid left himself walking a tight rope when he got himself booked inside three minutes for pull on Forbs. Didn’t have to worry about a second as he never got near the winger again. 1
JOE ROTHWELL: Quite what Russell Martin sees in the lumbering ex-Leeds man that makes him think he’s a better option than Nico Raskin is anyone’s guess. Back into the No6 slot but simply doesn’t look fit having struggled to get within five yards of a Brugge jersey. Hooked at half-time . 1
LYALL CAMERON: Former Dundee kid has been studying for an economics degree on Open University but he got a lesson alright from the brilliant Brugge midfield. Never stopped running but was simply no match for the impressive Christos Tzolis. 1
THELO AASGAARD: Given the nod over Raskin but was dragged off after just 45 disastrous minutes. Looked to take the ball in under pressure a few times early on but was as hopeless as any of his team-mates when it came to laying a glove on the Belgians. Replaced at the break. 1
OLIVER ANTMAN: Admitted pre-match he hasn’t been at his best since his powerful Plzen debut but lasted just 11 minutes before he had to be sacrificed after Aaron’s sending-off. Culpable for the goal after failing to track Joaquin Seys for the cross. 0
DJEIDI GASSAMA: The Frenchman has been Rangers’ Euro talisman this term but this was a huge step up in class from the wins over Panathinaikos and Plzen. Guilty of letting Seys run for goal No4. Didn’t come back out for second half. 1
DANILO: Perhaps if Rangers had a focal point in attack who could act as an outfall, they wouldn’t have had to deal with wave after wave of attack – but the Brazilian simply doesn’t have leading man quality. Supposed to be picking up Vanaken for Brugge’s second goal but couldn’t compete with the home skipper’s leap. 1
Subs
JAMES TAVERNIER: Thrown on just 11 minutes in for Antman but was left looking shell-shocked as the goals rained in around him. 1
NICO RASKIN: Thrown on at half-time but it was already too late with Gers five down. 2
MOHAMED DIOMANDE: Another interval replacement but was only on the park four minutes when he allowed Tzolis to sneak through for the sixth. 2
FINDLAY CURTIS: Academy kid was thrown on at right-back as Gers tried desperately to stem the bleeding. 2
CONNOR BARRON: Given last half hour of a grim night. 2