Match report
Rangers 1-3 Club Brugge KV: Brugge Stuns Rangers in UEFA Champions League Opener
Rangers
1–3
FT
Club Brugge KV
Aug 19, 2025
In the opening match of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Club Brugge KV stunned Rangers with an impressive display, sealing a 3-1 victory. The Belgian side took control from the outset, scoring three goals in the first half, while Danilo Pereira provided some hope for Rangers late on.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Rangers 1–3 Club Brugge KV
- • Early goals by R. Vermant (3'), Jorne Spileers (7') and B. Mechele (20') for Club Brugge KV
- • Danilo Pereira scored the only goal for Rangers at 50'
- • Rangers had multiple substitutions in the second half, including T. Aasgaard's yellow card
Lineups
Rangers
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Butland (G)
- 3 M. Aarons (D)
- 24 N. Djiga (D)
- 5 J. Souttar (D)
- 30 J. Meghoma (D)
- 10 M. Diomande (M)
- 43 N. Raskin (M)
- 6 J. Rothwell (M)
- 18 O. Antman (F)
- 99 Danilo Pereira (F)
- 23 D. Gassama (F)
Substitutes
- 31 L. Kelly
- 2 J. Tavernier
- 8 C. Barron
- 11 T. Aasgaard
- 16 L. Cameron
- 20 K. Dowell
- 29 H. Igamane
- 37 E. Fernandez
- 47 M. Moore
- 50 J. Gentles
- 52 F. Curtis
- 63 A. Hutton
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet (G)
- 64 K. Sabbe (D)
- 58 J. Spileers (D)
- 44 B. Mechele (D)
- 65 J. Seys (D)
- 25 A. Stankovic (M)
- 15 R. Onyedika (M)
- 9 C. Forbs (M)
- 20 H. Vanaken (M)
- 8 C. Tzolis (M)
- 17 R. Vermant (F)
Substitutes
- 29 N. Jackers
- 4 J. Ordonez
- 6 L. Reis
- 7 N. Tresoldi
- 10 H. Vetlesen
- 11 C. Sandra
- 14 B. Meijer
- 19 G. Nilsson
- 41 H. Siquet
- 62 L. Audoor
- 67 M. Diakhon
- 84 S. Campbell
Timeline
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3' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalR. Vermant · Assist: C. Tzolis
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7' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalJorne Spileers · Assist: C. Tzolis
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20' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalB. Mechele
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46' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Vermant · On: N. Tresoldi
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50' Rangers Goal · Normal GoalDanilo Pereira · Assist: J. Meghoma
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52' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardK. Sabbe
Foul
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61' Rangers subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Diomande · On: T. Aasgaard
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61' Rangers subst · Substitution 2Off: Danilo Pereira · On: H. Igamane
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70' Rangers subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Meghoma · On: J. Tavernier
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70' Rangers subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Antman · On: M. Moore
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73' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Forbs · On: H. Vetlesen
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73' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Sabbe · On: B. Meijer
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74' Rangers Card · Yellow CardJohn Souttar
Foul
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75' Rangers Card · Yellow CardM. Aarons
Foul
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80' Rangers Var · Goal cancelledD. Gassama
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85' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Stankovic · On: L. Reis
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86' Rangers subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Rothwell · On: L. Cameron
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89' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: M. Diakhon
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90'+2 Rangers Card · Yellow CardT. Aasgaard
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Rangers | Club Brugge KV |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 85% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 450 | 417 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 396 | 356 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Club Brugge KV took a quick lead with three goals within the first 20 minutes, putting significant pressure on Rangers.
- ▸ Danilo Pereira's goal in the second half provided a brief moment of hope for Rangers, but the damage had already been done.