Rangers took a massive step towards the quarter-finals of the Europa League after winning 3-1 against Fenerbahce in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Vaclav Cerny scored a double to add to Cyriel Dessers’ opener to put Rangers in an extremely strong position when the two teams reconvene at Ibrox next Thursday. Fenerbahce briefly restored parity through substitute Alexander Djiku, but were a clear second best against Barry Ferguson’s men.
This was another excellent performance on the continent for Rangers, who have saved their best displays this season for the Europa League. This victory on the banks of the Bosphorus came just five days after losing at home to Motherwell.
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce team were slack and could not match Rangers for effort, with Ferguson’s formation tweak to a 3-4-2-1 paying dividends.
We give each Rangers starter a mark out of ten for their efforts at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium as the Ibrox side chalked up such an impressive result in Turkey.
5. Ridvan Yilmaz
Again asked to patrol the right flank and did well in the opening period. Found Fenerbahce sub Allan Saint-Maximin a handful in the second period. Replaced by Dujon Sterling. 7 | PA
6. Connor Barron
Buzzed around looking for the ball and was a tenacious presence in the midfield. Part of a unit that put their Fenerbahce opposites to shame. 8 | PA
7. Nicolas Raskin
Took advantage of space in midfield to be one of the more dominant presences. Covered a lot of ground and provided the Hollywood pass for Vaclav Cerny's third goal. 9 | PA
8. Jefte
A tireless worker down the left-flank. Did not let the side down whatsoever. 8 | AFP via Getty Images