How the Rangers players rated against Braga: Midfielder earns top marks but one big flop for Scottish champions in Portugal

It was an arduous night in Braga for Rangers as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side lost 1-0 to their Portuguese hosts in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.

Allan McGregor – On his 100th European appearance for Rangers, the veteran goalkeeper had no chance of stopping Abel Ruiz’s superbly finished winner for Braga.

Didn’t have too much to do otherwise, despite the spells that his team spent on the back foot, but made a crucial late save to deny Andre Horta a second for the hosts. 6

James Tavernier – The Rangers captain was unable to influence the game as much as he normally can from an attacking perspective as he spent much of his night keeping tabs on Braga’s dangerous teenage winger Rodridgo Gomes. Even from set pieces, the right-back failed to meet his optimum standards. 5

Connor Goldson -The big defender looked less than assured in the first half but was far more solid after the break. Could have grabbed an equaliser for Rangers but was just too deliberate with a free header he guided wide of the target. 5

Leon Balogun – Slow to react to the cross which led to Braga’s goal, merely directing the ball into the path of scorer Abel Ruiz. The Nigerian international never looked comfortable and was replaced by Borna Barisic in the 62nd minute. 4

Calvin Bassey – The left-back had to curb his attacking instincts in order to try and contain the threat posed by Braga’s impressive on-loan Manchester City right-back Yan Couto. But Bassey continues to grow in stature as a Rangers player and the 22-year-old improved steadily after a shaky start. Moved inside to a central defensive position for the last half hour. 6

Ryan Jack – A tough shift for the Scotland midfielder who took a painful blow when he picked up a