Rangers suffered late heartache in the Europa League when Bruno Fernandes scored in stoppage time to give Manchester United a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
Substitute Cyriel Dessers looked to have rescued a vital point and a guaranteed place in the play-offs with a late strike, only for Fernandes to net in the second minute of stoppage time with a cool volley. United had earlier taken the lead at the start of the second half when Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland punched a Christian Eriksen corner into his own net.
It was an explosive end to a match that had bubbled away beforehand. Man Utd had a goal disallowed in the first half when Matthijs de Ligt’s header was ruled out for an infringement by Leny Yoro, while Rangers had chances through Nicolas Raskin, Ridvan Yilmaz and Hamza Igamane. Despite an entertaining first half, both teams went in level at the break.
Rangers suffered injuries to senior players such as Leon Balogun, Connor Barron and Vaclav Cerny after the interval and then suffered a cruel blow with the winner. However, Rangers are in the play-off round but are now unlikely to land a top-eight spot even if they beat USG next week.
We give all the players a mark out of ten for their performance at Old Trafford.
17. Nedim Bajrami
The game largely passed the Albanian by as he struggled to get involved in the No 10 role. Taken off on 70 minutes for Cyriel Dessers. 5 | Getty Images
18. Vaclav Cerny
Looked reasonably threatening whenever in possession and had a snap-shot just after the break. Fell to the turf just before hour mark and limped off with what appeared to be a muscle injury. The last thing Rangers needed. 6 | Getty Images
19. Alejandro Garnacho
Man Utd's most dangerous forward player, always driving at his defender. Tormented poor Ridvan Yilmaz at the start of the second half. Vicious effort well saved by Jack Butland late on. 8 | Manchester United via Getty Imag
20. Ridvan Yilmaz
Started the game wide left in attack and shot straight at Altay Bayindir when picked out at back post. Moved to right-back at the break, where his game deteriorated under pressure from Alejandro Garnacho. 5 | Getty Images