So much for Liverpool being fragile. It was men against boys for Rangers at Anfield and the only consolation for Giovanni van Bronckhorst and his men is that the damage wasn't worse.
They had Allan McGregor to thank for keeping the scoreline down as he found himself in a personal duel with Darwin Nunez at one stage but was left with no chance at Trent Alexander-Arnold's brilliant free kick and a Mo Salah penalty.
The defeat on Merseyside means Rangers are still without a point in Europe's premier competition at the halfway stage in Group A.
They will have their chance for revenge when the Premier League giants head to Ibrox for the return but they will have to seriously improve their performance. Record Sport rated the players on a chastening night. Allan McGregor Left with no chance at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free kick or the penalty but denied Darwin Nunez FOUR times, tipped away a Mo Salah effort and a sensational stop from Diogo Jota. 8 James Tavernier At his peak for Rangers the Ibrox skipper was touted for a Premier League move and even an England call up but found wanting here. 5 Connor Goldson Well timed challenge to halt Luis Diaz who broke at pace on the counter after Rangers gave up possession.