Rangers' hopes of reaching the Europa League knock-out stages were ended in Budapest as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Ferencvaros at the Groupama Arena.
Danny Rohl’s side required a win in the Hungarian capital to keep their European dreams alive, and got off to a perfect start when Bojan Miovski’s acrobatic finish put them into the lead after 27 minutes, only to be pegged back with the final kick of the first-half when slack defending allowed Bence Otvos to equalise, with Barnabás Varga’s 20th goal off the season ensured the home side took all three points.
The result means it is almost impossible for Rangers to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages, after picking up just one point from their six League Phase games. They sit in 33rd place in the table, with games against Ludogorets and Porto still to come. They return to domestic action on Monday with a clash against Hibs at Ibrox this coming Monday.
Here’s how The Scotsman rated the performance of each Rangers player in the 2-1 defeat to Ferencvaros at the Groupama Arena:
5. Max Aarons - 7
Caused Ferencvaros problems down the right, and played a key role in the opening goal. Signs of improvement from the loanee, who has so far struggled since his move to Ibrox in the summer. Booked for coming back onto the pitch too early, in a bizarre moment just before the break. Took off after being booked on the hour mark. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Jayden Meghoma - 6
Did well to stop an attack from Cisse just before the 20-minute mark. A decent display from the teenager who is gradually getting better with regular game time at Rangers. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Nico Raskin - 6
Kept Rangers ticking over, and was confident in his passing during the first 45. Didn't quite have the same impact in the second period, though, as Ferencvaros upped the ante. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Connor Barron - 5
Tidy but unimpactful. Will have wanted to have made more of an impact on the game, as he has done in recent weeks. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images