Rangers suffer defeat to Club Brugge

Rangers players received a range of ratings after a difficult night against Club Brugge.

Rangers face harsh ratings after defeat by Club Brugge

Rangers endured a difficult night as Club Brugge controlled much of the play. An early mix-up between Nasser Djiga and goalkeeper Butland allowed Romeo Vermant to chip the ball into the net after a long ball, and a second goal followed when Jorne Spileers found space in the defense. Danilo pulled one back for Rangers, but the visitors kept the pressure on with sharp attacking play that exposed gaps at the back.

Djeidi Gassama was the standout bright spark, curling an effort wide and then scoring a goal that was ruled out by VAR for a foul on the keeper. Meghoma created the assist for Danilo, who found the net to give Rangers a glimmer of hope, while Brandon Mechele’s late strike capped a night of defensive fragility. Subs like Igamane, Aasgaard, Moore and Tavernier offered little impact as the game wore on.

Defence and balance look like the two weak points. Rangers conceded early and could not seize momentum, leaving the midfield with too much responsibility and too little control. Meghoma showed willingness to step up, and Gassama offered individual moments of quality, but the team lacked sustained structure. The night raised questions about depth and strategy for big European nights, and whether changes in personnel or approach are needed to avoid similar routs.

Looking ahead, the club faces a test of leadership and ambition. Will coaches rethink the lineup to shore up the backline, or rely on a few bright sparks to rescue games? Either way, the next fixtures will shape how this campaign is remembered and whether the squad can quickly rebound from a tough outing.

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The road ahead will test the squad’s resolve and leadership.