Key Takeaways:
- Club Brugge delivered a 6-0 victory over Rangers in the second leg of their Champions League playoff tie
- The aggregate score was 9-1 in favour of the Belgian side, who progress to the group stage
- Rangers were reduced to ten men after Maximilian Aarons was sent off in the 8th minute
One-Sided Affair as Club Brugge Dominate from the Start
Club Brugge imposed their authority early in the Champions League playoff second leg, overwhelming Rangers with a commanding 6-0 win. Having already taken a lead from the first leg, the Belgian outfit wasted no time in putting the tie beyond doubt. Nicolo Tresoldi opened the scoring in the 5th minute, providing the hosts with immediate momentum.
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Key Events and Goals
The visitorsβ hopes were further dashed when Maximilian Aarons received a straight red card in the 8th minute, leaving Rangers with ten men for nearly the entire game. Club Brugge then accelerated their dominance, with Hans Vanaken doubling the advantage in the 32nd minute. Joaquin Sosa found the net twice, striking in the 41st and 45th minutes, with Alexander Stankovic adding another during first-half stoppage time. Christos Tzolis completed the rout just five minutes into the second half. Despite easing off after the break, the home sideβs emphatic first-half performance underpinned their convincing win.
Outcome and Next Steps
With a 9-1 aggregate triumph, Club Brugge fully earned their place in the Champions League group stage. Rangers, having suffered a heavy defeat and an early sending-off, exit the playoff in disappointing fashion. Nevertheless, the Scottish side will continue their European campaign in the Europa League.
