UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
Rangers 1 - 0 FT Ludogorets
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
33' M. Diomande (T. Aasgaard)
HT
55' Youssef Chermiti
61' Mikey Moore
↓ E. Bile ↑M. Machado 63'
↓ Erick Marcus ↑B. Tekpetey 63'
64' ↓ M. Moore ↑B. Miovski
73' ↓ Chermiti ↑F. Curtis
↓ Pedro Naressi ↑I. Chochev 73'
83' Max Aarons
88' Nicolas Raskin
↓ Son ↑J. Andersson 90'
↓ Caio Vidal ↑S. Ivanov 90'
90'+3 Findlay Curtis
Hendrik Bonmann 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Aarons 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
N. Djiga 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
E. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Aasgaard 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
N. Raskin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
M. Diomande 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
M. Moore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Chermiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
73
Entry
D. Gassama
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
L. Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Tavernier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rothwell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Adamson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gentles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Stewart
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
Ludogorets
Goalkeepers
H. Bonmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Son 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
O. Verdon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Almeida
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Nedyalkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Naressi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
73
Entry
D. Duarte
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
P. Stanic
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Caio Vidal
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Erick Marcus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
E. Bile
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
S. Padt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Hristov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Andersson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Shishkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Nachmias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Chochev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kaloc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Penev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Tekpetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ivanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
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
A Gritty Ibrox Triumph Lifts Rangers
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A fiercely contested single-goal victory keeps Rangers' faint European hopes flickering while stalling Ludogorets' march towards the playoffs.
Early Tempest
A thunderous atmosphere greeted the teams at Ibrox, and the Intensity was evident from the opening exchanges. The Scottish side, desperate to climb from 32nd in the league stage, threw everything into a physical battle. Rangers set a frantic pace, committing numbers forward while adopting a combative approach that resulted in multiple early fouls. Ludogorets weathered the initial storm well, standing firm under sustained pressure. The visitors matched their hosts step for step in the middle of the park, ensuring neither side controlled possession as the ball fiercely transitioned from end to end. Nicolas Raskin emerged as a driving force in the midfield engine room, breaking up play and sparking quick counter-attacks to keep the Bulgarian defence heavily occupied.
The 33rd-Minute Breakthrough
The decisive breakthrough arrived in the 33rd minute, completely shattering the early Balance of this tight European contest. A rare moment of incisive quality pierced the visitors' rearguard when T. Aasgaard delivered a precise ball into the danger zone. Waiting to capitalise was M. Diomande, who fired home a clinical finish to send the home crowds into raptures. From that moment, the match transformed into an absolute shooting gallery. A barrage of 26 combined shots rained down on both goals, with 11 hitting the target. Despite the rising attacking threat, Dinis Almeida produced a resolute defensive display for the away side, constantly reading the danger to keep the deficit at just a single goal. Both goalkeepers were forced into heroic interventions, combining for 10 crucial saves overall.
A Gritty Finale
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes magnified with every passing phase of play. Rangers showcased an incredibly gritty edge to protect their narrow advantage, racking up 17 fouls and six yellow cards in a dogged rear-guard action. Ludogorets pushed aggressively for a late equaliser, creating frantic scrambles inside the penalty area, but they lacked the finishing touch required to breach the home net. The final whistle confirmed a vital 1-0 triumph for the hosts. While the visitors remain in the playoff qualification zone with 10 points, this result serves as a massive lifeline for the Glasgow outfit. It might not have been a comfortable evening, but our verdict points to an essential display of resilience that reignites their continental campaign.
Key Questions
What made Mohammed Diomande the Man of the Match?
He scored the decisive 33rd-minute winner and drove the attacking tempo, earning a 9.0 rating for his clinical match-winning impact.
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.
Survival on the Line at Ibrox
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A low-stakes rating masks the sheer desperation of a classic playoff-line scramble, as two struggling sides fight to keep their European campaigns alive.
The Setup
Rangers welcome Ludogorets to Ibrox on January 22, 2026, desperately clinging to their UEFA Europa League hopes. Sitting 32nd with just four points, the Scottish side is running out of time to breach the top-24 playoff threshold. Their Form rating is severely dented by a dismal run of one win in four home fixtures. Conversely, the visitors sit 22nd on ten points, nervously hovering just above the elimination line. While the overall Stakes metric reads modestly on paper, this is a genuine European knockout-stage decider for both clubs. The Stars metric leans heavily towards the visitors, thanks largely to an in-form attacking unit and a resilient Hendrik Bonmann between the sticks, who has racked up 13 saves in his last three outings. The hosts, leaning on N. Raskin in the middle, must find a spark to overcome their dreadful home record.
Key Battle
With both sides desperate for points, the defining clash will unfold between the home midfield's pressing traps and the visitors' quick-transition attack. The hosts must disrupt passing lanes early, preventing the Bulgarian side from feeding their red-hot forwards. If the away attackers find space between the lines, the defensive fragility that has plagued the hosts all season will be ruthlessly exposed.
Our Prediction
We expect Ludogorets to exploit the anxious atmosphere. The visitors will absorb early pressure before striking on the counter, securing a vital 2-1 victory to solidify their playoff spot while pushing the hosts closer to elimination.