UEFA Champions League Play-offs
Rangers 1 - 3 FT Club Brugge KV
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Vermant (C. Tzolis) 3'
J. Spileers (C. Tzolis) 7'
B. Mechele 20'
HT
↓ R. Vermant ↑N. Tresoldi 46'
50' Danilo Pereira (J. Meghoma)
Kyriani Sabbe 52'
61' ↓ M. Diomande ↑T. Aasgaard
61' ↓ Danilo Pereira ↑H. Igamane
70' ↓ J. Meghoma ↑J. Tavernier
70' ↓ O. Antman ↑M. Moore
↓ C. Forbs ↑H. Vetlesen 73'
↓ K. Sabbe ↑B. Meijer 73'
74' John Souttar
75' Max Aarons
80' Djeidi Gassama
↓ A. Stankovic ↑L. Reis 85'
86' ↓ J. Rothwell ↑L. Cameron
↓ R. Onyedika ↑M. Diakhon 89'
90'+2 Thelo Aasgaard
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
M. Aarons 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
46%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
N. Djiga 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
J. Souttar
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
72%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
J. Meghoma 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
M. Diomande 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Raskin 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
J. Rothwell
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
O. Antman
NPC
70
Minutes
70
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Danilo Pereira 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Gassama 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
33
Passes
15
Duels
BENCH
L. Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Tavernier
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Fernandez 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Hutton
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
C. Barron
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
T. Aasgaard
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
L. Cameron
CAMEO
11
Minutes
11
Minutes
6
Touches
None
Events
K. Dowell
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
F. Curtis
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
H. Igamane
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Moore
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Gentles
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Club Brugge KV
Goalkeepers
S. Mignolet 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
K. Sabbe
NPC
73
Minutes
73
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
J. Spileers
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
B. Mechele
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Seys
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Stankovic 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
R. Onyedika
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
C. Forbs
NPC
73
Minutes
73
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
H. Vanaken
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
C. Tzolis
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Vermant
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
N. Jackers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Ordonez
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
B. Meijer
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Siquet
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
L. Reis
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
1
Touches
None
Events
H. Vetlesen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Sandra
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
N. Tresoldi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Nilsson
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Diakhon
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
1
Blocks
S. Campbell
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
L. Audoor
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2025 | Rangers | 1 - 3 | Club Brugge KV | UEFA Champions League | Ibrox Stadium |
| 06/07/2025 | Rangers | 2 - 2 | Club Brugge KV | Friendlies Clubs | Ibrox Stadium |
19/08/2025
06/07/2025
Rangers Win
Club Brugge KV Win
Draw
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Brugge's Three-Goal Blitz Overwhelms Rangers in Ibrox Demolition
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Club Brugge KV announced their Champions League credentials with a clinical away victory that exposed Rangers' defensive fragility from the opening whistle.
Lightning Strike from Belgium
Before Rangers supporters at Ibrox Stadium could settle into their seats, the match was already slipping away. R. Vermant opened the floodgates in the third minute—a goal that set the tone for a masterclass in clinical finishing. C. Tzolis orchestrated the early chaos, and by the seventh minute, Jorne Spileers had doubled Brugge's advantage. The intensity was suffocating. Rangers were chasing ghosts. When Brandon Mechele added a third in the 20th minute, the contest had transformed into a damage-limitation exercise for the hosts.
Butland's Heroics Too Little, Too Late
Jack Butland produced four crucial saves—a masterclass in shot-stopping that kept the scoreline respectable—but even his acrobatics couldn't mask Rangers' structural collapse. The Belgian visitors dominated the balance of play with 47% possession yet converted their chances with ruthless efficiency. Seven shots on target from just ten attempts told the story: precision over volume. Rangers mustered 15 shots but managed only one on target, a damning indictment of their attacking imprecision when stakes were highest in European competition.
Danilo's Consolation, Gassama's Heartbreak
Danilo Pereira sparked hope with a 50th-minute goal, assisted by J. Meghoma, pulling Rangers within two. But momentum proved illusory. The hosts pressed for an equalizer that never materialized, and when Djeidi Gassama's late effort was chalked off by VAR in the 80th minute, any remaining upset factor evaporated. Rangers' 88% pass accuracy and 53% possession meant nothing without a cutting edge. Brugge's defensive discipline and clinical finishing in transition exposed the gulf between European heavyweights and Scottish ambition.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR ruled out Gassama's 80th-minute goal, denying Rangers a lifeline. The intervention preserved Brugge's three-goal cushion and ended any realistic comeback hopes for the hosts.
What made Brandon Mechele the Man of the Match?
Mechele's 8.5 rating reflected his goal and commanding defensive presence. He scored Brugge's third, showcasing the attacking threat from their back line that Rangers couldn't contain.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Ibrox Tensions Rise in Elimination Scrap
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This play-off tie represents a desperate survival mission for two clubs teetering on the edge of European elimination.
The Setup
The lights of Ibrox Stadium set the stage for a match where the Stakes could not be higher. Club Brugge KV travels to Glasgow in a state of crisis, languishing in 31st position with a dismal Form of four losses in their last five outings. Their struggle to maintain any tactical Balance has left them vulnerable, while Rangers look to exploit the psychological fragility of a side that has conceded 16 goals in just six matches. For the visitors, this is no longer about prestige; it is a fight to stay above the elimination line and keep their continental ambitions alive. The lack of top-tier Stars in peak condition for both sides suggests a match defined more by grit than by individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will take place in the middle of the park, where the Rangers midfield unit will look to overwhelm a fractured Club Brugge engine room. Without clear individual playmakers dominating the statistics, expect a physical war of attrition. The home side’s ability to maintain high-pressing intensity against a Brugge back line that has looked porous all season will likely determine if the Scottish side can take a definitive lead into the second leg.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, nervous encounter where neither side is willing to overcommit early. Club Brugge will likely retreat into a low block to find some defensive stability, while Rangers will rely on the atmosphere to drive them forward. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, as Brugge manages to scavenge a goal on the counter-attack to keep the tie alive, leaving everything to be decided in the return leg.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy high-tension football where the fear of elimination drives every tactical decision.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw. Both sides are currently too fragile to dominate the other completely over 90 minutes.
Where are Rangers and Club Brugge KV in the league table?
Club Brugge sits 31st with 4 points; Rangers are fighting to secure a top-24 play-off spot.
What is Club Brugge KV's current form?
Worrying. They have recorded four losses and one draw in their last five competitive fixtures.
What does this mean for relegation?
In the Champions League context, defeat here effectively ends their season among Europe's elite clubs.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.