UEFA Europa League Gameweek 1
Rangers 0 - 1 FT Genk
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
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
↓ J. Steuckers ↑K. Nkuba 80'
80' ↓ Chermiti ↑B. Miovski
80' ↓ T. Aasgaard ↑C. Barron
↓ 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
Jack Butland 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
James Tavernier 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
John Souttar 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Derek Cornelius 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jayden Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Raskin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thelo Aasgaard
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mikey Moore 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mohammed Diomandé
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Djeidi Gassama
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Youssef Chermiti
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Liam Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nasser Djiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Rothwell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Connor Barron
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bailey Rice
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Findlay Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aiden McCallion
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bojan Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Gentles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genk
Goalkeepers
Hendrik Van Crombrugge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zakaria El Ouahdi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mujaid Sadick 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Matte Smets
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joris Kayembe 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Jarne Steuckers 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Patrik Hrošovský
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bryan Heynen
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Yaimar Medina
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Hyeon-Gyu Oh 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Ken Nkuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josué Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Karetsas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikolas Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayumu Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jusef 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
Rangers
Genk
Rangers
Genk
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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.