Club Brugge v Rangers match preview
Russell Martin’s woeful start to life as Rangers manager continued at the weekend with a draw at St Mirren – and he really needs a famous win in Belgium to somehow continue their Champions League campaign.
Rangers were outclassed in last week’s first leg at Ibrox, and were 3-0 down inside 20 minutes before belatedly pulling one back in the second half.
Martin will be hoping for a miracle on the road but Rangers have not won an away Champions League game by two or more goals in 18 years. The Europa League beckons.
Club Brugge v Rangers team news
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is out with a knee injury, while forward Hamza Igamane reportedly refused to come off the bench at the weekend as he looks for a move.
Full-back Dujon Sterling has an Achilles injury.
Club Brugge have doubts over Raphael Onyedika and Romeo Vermant.
Club Brugge v Rangers expected line-ups
Club Brugge: Mignolet; Sabbe, Spileers, Mechele, Seys; Onyedika, Vanaken, Stankovic; Forbs, Vermant, Tzolis
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Djiga, Meghoma; Diomande, Rothwell, Raskin; Antman, Danilo, Gassama
How to watch Club Brugge v Rangers
The match is available to watch in the UK on TNT Sports and can be streamed on discovery+.
Prediction
Martin’s malaise will continue as Brugge look far too strong to pass up their first-leg advantage.
Club Brugge 2-1 Rangers
