Rangers suffer heavy Club Brugge defeat risking Champions League exit
Rangers suffer heavy Club Brugge defeat risking Champions League exit

Rangers suffer heavy Club Brugge defeat risking Champions League exit

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Rangers faced a humiliating 3-1 home defeat against Club Brugge in the first leg of their 2025 Champions League play-off, severely damaging their chances of progressing to the group stage. The Scottish side conceded three early goals within the first 20 minutes due to defensive errors, including a costly mistake by defender Nasser Djiga that allowed the opening goal. Despite a second-half rally and a goal by Danilo, Rangers were unable to overturn the deficit, facing a daunting task in the away leg. This defeat adds to a pattern of recent European struggles for Rangers, who have also suffered heavy losses in the 2022-23 Champions League campaign and other qualifiers under manager Russell Martin. Martin's experimental team selection, including the debut of loanee Jayden Meghoma at left-back and benching club captain James Tavernier, has drawn criticism amid ongoing doubts about his ability to stabilize the club's European performance. The loss highlights Rangers’ difficulties in competing against elite European clubs and raises concerns about their immediate continental future.

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