Key Takeaways:
- Roma secured a 2-0 victory over Rangers at Ibrox with first-half goals from Matías Soulé and Lorenzo Pellegrini
- Rangers have now suffered their seventh consecutive defeat in European competitions, marking a new club low
- The win marked Roma’s second Europa League success this season
First-Half Dominance Seals the Result
Roma extended Rangers’ misfortunes with a confident display at Ibrox, claiming a 2-0 win that underlined their control over the Scottish side. The visitors asserted their intent early, capitalising on a corner in the 13th minute when Matías Soulé found the net for the opener. As the Italians pressed on, Rangers nearly responded through a sharp effort by Sherrif Ndiaye, but his shot from a difficult angle failed to trouble the visitors.
Rangers continued to look unsteady at the back, with goalkeeper Jack Butland called into action to deny Soulé a second. Roma maintained their ascendancy throughout the first half and doubled their lead following a clinical move in the 36th minute. Artem Dovbyk orchestrated the attack, providing a deft assist for Lorenzo Pellegrini, who converted to place the Italians firmly in charge.
Finisce così, torniamo alla vittoria in Europa League! 👏
Decidono Soulé e Pellegrini! 💛❤️#RangersRoma #UEL pic.twitter.com/bcMppCQIUH
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) November 6, 2025
| Team | Goals | Scorers | Match Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 0 | – | Ibrox |
| Roma | 2 | Matías Soulé (13’), Lorenzo Pellegrini (36’) | Ibrox |
Rangers Falter Further in Front of Home Support
The home crowd endeavoured to inspire Rangers with a striking pre-match display, featuring a Roman gladiator motif and the musical theme from the film “Gladiator”. However, the Scottish side could not translate the energy into on-field success, as nervous moments continued to afflict their defence. Shortly before the interval, Rangers’ hopes were tested again when Soulé narrowly missed adding a second, and the half concluded with the home support expressing their frustration vocally.
After the break, Rangers sought to recover but found clear scoring opportunities hard to come by. Ndiaye had a shot blocked, and Nicolas Raskin’s attempt from range missed the target. Another effort from Ndiaye likewise fell short. Roma, having adopted a more measured approach in the second half, nearly grabbed a third in the 69th minute when Konstantinos Tsimikas’ miscued volley inadvertently set up Zeki Celik, whose attempt struck the post.
Statistics and Club Records
With this defeat, Rangers have reached an unwanted milestone, having lost seven consecutive matches in European competitions – their fourth straight loss in the current tournament. Roma, meanwhile, celebrate a second win in the Europa League campaign underlining their strong group stage form.
