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Thu 27 November 2025 22:02, UK <\/p>\n
James Tavernier was the only man to turn up as Rangers drew 1-1 to 10-man Braga in the Europa League at Ibrox on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Rangers<\/a> came into the match having lost their first four in the Europa League, but took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Tavernier\u2019s well-placed penalty.<\/p>\n Rodrigo Zalazar was then sent off in the 60th minute for a headbutt on Nico Raskin, before Gabri Martinez equalised after capitalising on a defensive mistake.<\/p>\n Mohamed Diomande was sent off in the dying embers, and while Rangers were expected to lose to Braga<\/a>, they ended up wasting a brilliant opportunity to claim a first Europa League win of the season.<\/p>\n The result leaves Rangers sat 33rd in the Europa League table, but failing to pick up all three points has dented their hopes of progression even further. <\/p>\n Tavernier has been criticised for his leadership<\/a> and defensive issues throughout this season, but he produced one of his best performances of the year.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old was rock solid in defence, and a customary penalty capped off a fine display that secured a disappointing draw, in the end.<\/p>\n Tavernier has been excellent for Rangers<\/a> since arriving in 2015 and has developed into a modern-day legend in Govan.<\/p>\n StatTavernierMinutes played90Goals1Ground duels won40%Pass accuracy80%Touches63Tavernier\u2019s stats vs Braga (via FotMob)<\/p>\n Tavernier<\/a>\u2018s 21st European goal against Braga moves him level with Ally McCoist in joint-second on the scoring charts, with Alfredo Morelos still out on his own on 29.<\/p>\n For a right-back, that\u2019s a simply extraordinary achievement, and it\u2019s a testament to his versatility.<\/p>\n Against Braga, he made 13 passes into the final third, and he developed a strong partnership with Djeidi Gassama out wide, with little success following.<\/p>\n The right-back was assured in all aspects, although the same couldn\u2019t be said for Nasser Djiga.<\/p>\n Nasser Djiga drops another terrible display vs Braga<\/p>\n The 23-year-old has already been under intense scrutiny for his performances under Russell Martin, and they clearly haven\u2019t improved with Rohl in charge.<\/p>\n Starting the match because both John Souttar and Derek Cornelius were injured, Djiga\u2019s mistake for Braga\u2019s equaliser ultimately cost the Bears two points.<\/p>\n As a ball came into the box, Djiga mistimed his header and flicked the ball straight into the path of Martinez, who made no mistake from 12 yards out.<\/p>\n StatDjigaMinutes played90Pass accuracy90%Ground duels won100%Aerial duels won50%Touches48Djiga\u2019s stats vs Braga (via FotMob)<\/p>\n Djiga faced criticism from Ally McCoist<\/a> following his dismal display in the 6-0 loss to Club Brugge on 27 August, and he has repeatedly been scrutinised for his defending in Govan.<\/p>\n Mark Guidi previously believed Djiga could cause problems<\/a>\u00a0if Rangers are serious about mounting a title challenge, and his performance against Braga was another example of his defensive lapses at this level.<\/p>\n The Burkina Faso international also missed one big chance and failed to make a single tackle during the match.<\/p>\n The Wolves loanee has not lived up to expectations, and a January return to Molineux won\u2019t be out of the question.<\/p>\n Rangers player ratings<\/p>\n Jack Butland \u2013 7<\/p>\n James Tavernier \u2013 8<\/p>\n Emmanuel Fernandez \u2013 5<\/p>\n Nasser Djiga \u2013 2<\/p>\n Max Aarons \u2013 6 (for Meghoma 89\u2032)<\/p>\n Mohamed Diomande \u2013 6<\/p>\n Connor Barron \u2013 7 (for Miovski 77\u2032)<\/p>\n Nico Raskin \u2013 6<\/p>\n Danilo \u2013 5 (for Aasgaard 72\u2032)<\/p>\n Youssef Chermiti \u2013 4 (for Antman 89\u2032)<\/p>\n Djeidi Gassama \u2013 7<\/p>\n Substitutes: <\/p>\n Thelo Aasgaard \u2013 5 (72\u2032)<\/p>\n Bojan Miovski \u2013 5 (77\u2032)<\/p>\n Oliver Antman \u2013 N\/A (89\u2032)<\/p>\n Jayden Meghoma \u2013 N\/A (89\u2032)<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article? Stay connected with all the latest Rangers news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013@ibroxnews247<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Rangers](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/James-Tavernier-1024x576.png\")
Credit: ImagoJames Tavernier delivers fantastic performance against Braga<\/p>\n