Rangers faced a devastating 6-0 loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League playoff second leg, resulting in a 9-1 aggregate defeat. The match, held at the Jans Breydel Stadion in Bruges, saw Rangers go down early after Tresoldi scored a diving header, followed by a straight red card to Max Aarons on eight minutes. Club Brugge dominated the game, with captain Vanaken, Seys, and Tzolis all scoring multiple goals before halftime, leading 5-0 at the break. Tzolis added a sixth early in the second half, with Brugge easing off slightly afterward. Rangers' defensive frailties were on full display, particularly from crosses and set plays, with Jack Butland making several saves. The defeat equals Rangers' worst European result, matching a 6-0 loss to Real Madrid in 1963. Head coach Russell Martin expressed embarrassment and acknowledged the need for significant improvement, stating, \