Rangers secured a commanding 2-0 win over Malmö in their Europa League opener, with goals from Nedim Bajrami and Ross McCausland, setting a confident tone ahead of their clash with Hibernian. Malmö head coach Henrik Rydstrom regretted pre-match comments as his team struggled against a dominant Rangers side. Rangers manager Stuart Kettlewell praised his team's performance but noted missed opportunities to further extend their lead. Despite multiple missed opportunities, Rangers controlled much of the game and successfully withstood Malmö's pressure in the second half. Security concerns were raised ahead of the match due to the potential for fan trouble involving Helsingborg supporters. The win provides a strong foundation for Rangers' upcoming fixtures, including a crucial Premiership match against Hibernian and a Europa League home game against Lyon.