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Rangers Crushed 3-0 by Brugge in UCL Playoff Disaster
Aug 19 2025 20:38 · By onefootball.com
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Rangers' chances of securing 2025/26 Champions League qualification were dealt a huge early blow in their play-off clash against Club Brugge.
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The Gers found themselves 1-0 down after just three minutes when a defensive mix-up between Nasser Djiga and John Souttar allowed Romeo Vermant to clip a first-time finish over Jack Butland.
Things went from bad to worse for Russell Martin's outfit after his defence left Jorne Spileers completely unmarked to volley in from a Christos Tzolis' corner in the seventh minute.
Rangers then shipped a third on the 20-minute mark, allowing Brandon Mechele plenty of space to rifle in a half volley from outside the area.
– Tuesday, 19 August 2025
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