Rangers' Champions League Hopes in Tatters After Collapse Against Club Brugge

Rangers' Champions League Hopes in Tatters After Collapse Against Club Brugge

Rangers' quest for a place in the lucrative Champions League group stage took a major blow at Ibrox as they suffered a demoralising 3-1 defeat to Belgian side Club Brugge in the first leg of their playoff tie.
The Scottish club got off to the worst possible start, conceding two goals within the first seven minutes of the match, leaving them with a mountain to climb.
While they managed to pull a goal back, Club Brugge secured a third goal to give them a significant advantage heading into the return leg in Belgium.
The result has left Rangers fans and pundits alike deeply concerned about the team's European aspirations and has put manager Philippe Clement under pressure.
With the financial rewards of Champions League football being so crucial to Scottish clubs, this result is a major setback and means Rangers will need a monumental effort to overturn the deficit and keep their European dreams alive.

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