Rangers were knocked out of European competition on penalties by Czech side Jablonec in late August 2026. The Scottish Premiership club lost the shootout 4-3 after the two-legged tie finished 1-1 on aggregate, as reported by news.bet365.com.
Jablonec secured a 1-0 victory in the second leg, which leveled the aggregate score and sent the match directly to penalties. Rangers failed to convert two of their five attempts from the spot, sealing their exit from the tournament. The result marks a significant early-season setback for the Glasgow club.
How did the match unfold?
The decisive moment in regular time came from a Jablonec goal that cancelled out Rangers' first-leg advantage. Despite creating chances, the Scottish side could not find a crucial away goal to ease the pressure. The match proceeded to a penalty shootout where the tension was palpable. Rangers' shooters faced a determined Jablonec goalkeeper, and the misses proved costly. The final whistle confirmed the Czech team's progression, leaving Rangers to reflect on a missed opportunity.
What is Rangers' current league situation?
Focus now shifts entirely to domestic duties. Rangers currently sit 7th in the Scottish Premiership with 4 points from three matches, recording one win, one draw, and one loss. Their recent form reads win, loss, draw. The team has scored 3 goals and conceded 3, resulting in a goal difference of zero. They trail arch-rivals and league leaders Celtic by 5 points in the early title race. The club will look to improve this standing quickly, with their next challenge a home match against 4th-placed Dundee on 30 December 2026, as shown on our fixtures page.
Which players are currently unavailable?
The squad is also dealing with injury concerns that limit options for the manager. Midfielder José Cifuentes and forward Youssef Chermiti are both currently sidelined. Their absence was felt during the European tie and could impact selections in the coming Premiership fixtures. The full extent of the squad's fitness can be monitored on our dedicated injuries page.
Where does the team go from here?
Elimination means Rangers' schedule is freed from midweek European travel, allowing more concentrated preparation for league games. The immediate priority is climbing the Premiership table, starting with the Dundee fixture. The club's defensive record, mirrored by their even goal difference, will be a key area for improvement. Supporters can track the team's progress and league position on our standings page. Managerial decisions in the coming weeks will be vital to turning around this mixed start to the 2026-27 campaign.
