UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1
Rangers 0 - 1 FT Genk
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' James Tavernier
Yaimar Medina 45'+5
HT
46' ↓ M. Moore ↑O. Antman
Oh Hyeon-Gyu (J. Steuckers) 55'
Hyun-gyu Oh 56'
Mujaid Sadick 57'
↓ Y. Medina ↑N. Adedeji-Sternberg 64'
Hyun-gyu Oh 71'
78' Djeidi Gassama
79' ↓ D. Cornelius ↑J. Rothwell
80' ↓ T. Aasgaard ↑C. Barron
80' ↓ Chermiti ↑B. Miovski
↓ J. Steuckers ↑K. Nkuba 80'
↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu ↑J. Erabi 80'
↓ I. Bangoura ↑N. Sattlberger 81'
↓ P. Hrosovsky ↑K. Karetsas 90'+1
Zakaria El Ouahdi 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
J. Tavernier 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
J. Souttar 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Cornelius 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
79
Entry
J. Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
N. Raskin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Aasgaard
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Moore 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Diomande
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
D. Gassama
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Chermiti
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
L. Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Djiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rothwell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Barron
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. McCallion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gentles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genk
Goalkeepers
H. Van Crombrugge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. El Ouahdi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Sadick 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
M. Smets
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kayembe 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
I. Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
J. Steuckers 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
P. Hrosovsky
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
B. Heynen
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Y. Medina
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Oh Hyeon-Gyu 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
5.9
Rating
BENCH
K. Nkuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Karetsas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Adedeji-Sternberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Mounganga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Genk Survive VAR Chaos to Sink Ten-Man Rangers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A chaotic, incident-packed night at Ibrox ended with Genk exploiting their numerical advantage to secure a vital European away win.
Chaos Unfolds at Ibrox
A relentless early pace turned Ibrox into a cauldron of tension, reflected in an off-the-charts Intensity that rarely dipped. Rangers initially edged possession, looking to assert their authority over the visitors, but the match exploded into controversy late in the first half. In the 36th minute, James Tavernier saw a penalty decision overturned by VAR, instantly shifting the atmosphere in the stadium from hopeful to hostile. Just five minutes later, the dynamic shifted entirely on the pitch. Mohammed Diomande was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving the Scottish side a man down with over half the match remaining. This catastrophic error completely altered the tactical Balance of the tie, forcing the hosts into a deep defensive block.
Genk Break the Resistance
The drama continued deep into first-half stoppage time when VAR intervened once again, this time confirming a penalty for Genk following a foul on Yaimar Medina. However, Jack Butland produced a heroic, sprawling save to keep Rangers level going into the break, briefly igniting hope among the home supporters. Despite Butland's defiance, the numerical disadvantage eventually took its toll on the weary Scottish backline. Ten minutes into the second half, J. Steuckers unlocked the Rangers defence with a precise final ball, feeding Hyun-gyu Oh who clinically fired the visitors ahead. Genk's ability to patiently break down the block and capitalize on their man advantage highlighted the massive Stakes of European competition, where minor lapses in discipline are ruthlessly punished.
Holding the Line
Genk controlled the tempo thereafter, safely navigating the final third although they were denied a second goal when VAR ruled out another effort from Oh in the 71st minute. At the heart of the midfield, Bryan Heynen delivered an absolute masterclass, dictating play, spraying passes, and stifling any late Rangers surges before they could materialise. Alongside him, Joris Kayembe was impenetrable at the back, ensuring the visitors preserved their hard-earned clean sheet despite a late flurry of hopeful balls into the box. This result cements Genk's position firmly in the playoff spots of the league stage, while leaving Rangers stranded in 32nd place with significant work ahead. There was no late Upset here—just calculated, effective game management from the Belgians.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Mohammed Diomande impact the match?
Diomande's 41st-minute dismissal forced Rangers to play defensively, allowing Genk to dominate chances and eventually score the winning goal through Hyun-gyu Oh.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR completely shaped the outcome, cancelling a Rangers penalty, confirming a Genk penalty, and disallowing a second Genk goal late in the game.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Continental Crisis Looms at Ibrox
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. With the hosts spiraling out of control and the visitors eyeing direct qualification, this clash feels less like a contest and more like an execution.
The Setup
Rangers are sitting dangerously low in the UEFA Europa League standings at 32nd, nowhere near the vital top-24 playoff line. Their dreadful Form highlights a fractured defensive structure that has already leaked 14 goals this term. Meanwhile, Genk arrive at Ibrox flying high in 9th place, knocking loudly on the door of the coveted top-eight direct qualification spots. The massive gulf in recent performances creates a heavily skewed Balance rating that entirely favors the visitors. The numerical Stakes might be considered modest on September 25, 2025, but for the Glasgow side, this is already pure survive and advance mode. Expect to see flashes of Stars quality from Genk's standout midfielder K. Karetsas, contrasting sharply with the ongoing tactical struggles of home talents like N. Raskin.
Key Battle
The shattered home defensive line takes on a fluid, relentless visiting attack. With the Scottish outfit continuously caught out of shape during offensive transitions, the opposing midfield will easily exploit those massive structural gaps. It is going to be a gruelling 90 minutes for the back four if they cannot somehow disrupt the central passing lanes.
Our Prediction
We expect Genk to win comfortably, securing a routine 2-0 victory. The visitors will control the tempo right from the first whistle, forcing the hosts into a desperate low block before inevitably breaking through via wide overloads and clinical finishing.