Match report

Rangers Hold On for a Draw Against SC Braga in Europa League

Rangers

1–1

SC Braga

Nov 27, 2025

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Nov 27, 2025 · FT

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Rangers held their ground in the UEFA Europa League as they managed to secure a crucial 1–1 draw against SC Braga at Ibrox Stadium. The match saw key contributions from both teams, but it was John Tavernier’s penalty that put Rangers ahead before Gabriel Martinez equalized for the visitors. Despite losing players to red cards late on, Rangers showed resilience and determination to maintain their unbeaten streak in European competition.

Key Facts

• Final score: Rangers 1–1 SC Braga.
• John Tavernier scored the penalty for Rangers at minute 45+4.
• Rangers player John Diomande was shown a red card in injury time (90+5).
• SC Braga's Rúben Zalazar received a straight red card at minute 61.

Lineups

Rangers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 J. Butland (G)
2 J. Tavernier (D)
24 N. Djiga (D)
37 E. Fernandez (D)
3 M. Aarons (D)
43 N. Raskin (M)
8 C. Barron (M)
23 D. Gassama (M)
10 M. Diomande (M)
99 Danilo Pereira (M)
9 Chermiti (F)

Substitutes

31 L. Kelly
32 K. Wright
11 T. Aasgaard
16 L. Cameron
18 O. Antman
28 B. Miovski
30 J. Meghoma
51 C. Adamson
52 F. Curtis

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 L. Hornicek (G)
26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
4 S. Niakate (D)
2 V. Gomez (M)
29 Gorby (M)
8 J. Moutinho (M)
77 G. Martinez (M)
10 R. Zalazar (F)
21 R. Horta (F)
39 F. Navarro (F)

Substitutes

12 T. Sa
36 A. Bellaarouch
5 L. Lelo
6 Vitor Carvalho
9 A. El Ouazzani
15 P. Oliveira
17 Gabriel Moscardo
18 P. Victor
20 M. Dorgeles
27 F. Grillitsch
50 D. Rodrigues
95 S. Vidigal

Timeline

41' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

Fran Navarro

Foul
45'+1 Rangers Var · Penalty confirmed

J. Tavernier
45'+4 Rangers Card · Yellow Card

M. Diomande

Foul
45' Rangers Goal · Penalty

J. Tavernier
46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1

Off: Fran Navarro · On: A. El Ouazzani
57' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

R. Horta

Argument
58' Rangers Card · Yellow Card

C. Barron

Foul
59' SC Braga Var · Card upgrade

R. Zalazar
61' SC Braga Card · Red Card

R. Zalazar

Violent conduct
66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2

Off: João Moutinho · On: F. Grillitsch
69' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal

G. Martinez
72' Rangers subst · Substitution 1

Off: Danilo Pereira · On: T. Aasgaard
77' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

G. Martinez

Foul
77' Rangers subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Barron · On: B. Miovski
82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3

Off: G. Martinez · On: Vitor Carvalho
89' Rangers subst · Substitution 3

Off: Chermiti · On: O. Antman
89' Rangers subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Aarons · On: J. Meghoma
90'+4 SC Braga subst · Substitution 4

Off: Gorby · On: Gabriel Moscardo
90'+5 Rangers Card · Red Card

M. Diomande

Foul
90'+6 SC Braga Card · Yellow Card

V. Gomez

Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat	Rangers	SC Braga
Fouls	20	18
Pass Accuracy	79%	79%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	1	1
Total Shots	12	9
Corners	8	3
Total Passes	363	401
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	3	3
Shots on Target	6	5
xG	1.69	1.67
Shots off Target	3	1
Possession	48%	52%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	287	315
Shots Inside Box	8	7
Saves	4	5
Shots Outside Box	4	2

Key Match Notes

▸ The turning point of the game came when John Tavernier converted a penalty in injury time during the first half, giving Rangers a crucial lead.
▸ SC Braga leveled the match with Gabriel Martinez's goal at minute 69, bringing momentum back into their favor. The visitors then had to play for over 20 minutes with one man down following Rúben Zalazar's dismissal.