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Rangers hammered by Brugge as fans walk out early
Brugge raced to a 3-0 lead inside the first 20 minutes at Ibrox leaving Rangers with a difficult task in the return leg.
Rangers faced a 3-0 deficit inside 20 minutes of the Champions League clash with Club Brugge at Ibrox, sparking a notable fan exit.
Rangers hammered by Brugge as fans walk out early
Club Brugge flew out of the blocks at Ibrox, racing to a 3-0 lead inside 20 minutes. Vermant opened the scoring after a defensive lapse by Djiga Souttar and Butland, Spileers added a second from a corner, and Mechele finished from distance to complete the blitz.
Danilo pulled a goal back after the break as Rangers chased a comeback. Manager Russell Martin made seven changes from the weekend cup win against Alloa, and the tie now heads to Brugge next week with a long road still to travel for the home side.
Key Takeaways
"That was an ugly 20 minutes for Rangers"
Reaction to opening spell and crowd response
"Rangers need a quick reset or this tie ends here"
Editorial warning about the second leg
"Brugge showed clinical finishing and discipline"
Observation about Brugge performance
"Fans showed passion even in defeat"
Note on supporter commitment
This night lays bare both the limits of the current Rangers setup and the pressure on the manager. The rapid collapse exposes defensive fragility and a gap between domestic form and European intensity. It also raises questions about squad depth and the impact of rotation on cohesion. A second leg in Brugge will demand sharper structure and better discipline.
Highlights
- That was an ugly 20 minutes for Rangers
- Rangers need a quick reset or this tie ends here
- Brugge showed clinical finishing and discipline
- Fans showed passion even in defeat
Public reaction flags ahead of second leg
Fan exits and loud boos reflect pressure on the team and management in a European tie. The moment raises questions about squad depth and how the club handles high stakes.
A tough night at Ibrox sets up a dramatic second leg in Brugge
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