Rangers player ratings as Fashion Sakala fluffs his big chance and Leon Balogun drops a costly howler

Rangers fell to a narrow defeat against Braga in their Europa League quarter-final first-leg.

Abel Ruiz' first-half goal won a tight contest as the Portuguese side took the advantage at the half-way mark in the tie.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's side were far from their best and failed to produce the standard of performance that's become synonymous with their adventure through this tournament.

Here's how Record Sport 's man in Portugal, Andy Newport, rated the Rangers players.

ALLAN McGREGOR: Rangers’ Euro century boy won’t be happy being beaten by Ruiz’ at his near post but he was left totally exposed by Balogun’s mistake. 6

JAMES TAVERNIER: Skipper’s carelessness almost cost the first goal as he switched off at the backlist moments before Braga smashed the post. Wasted string of from set-piece deliveries. 6

CONNOR GOLDSON: Got away with a couple of stray passes early on but looked more assured after the break with Lundstram dropping in to lend a hand. 6

LEON BALOGUN: Made a couple of important blocks but a horrible howler gave Braga their opener. Hooked midway through the second half. 5

CALVIN BASSEY: Allowed far too much threat to come down Braga’s right hand side as he struggled to get to grips with the lively Iuri Medeiros. 6

RYAN JACK: Dictated things for a spell but fitness issues after his long lay-off showed again as he flagged before being replaced. Booked for crunching into Couto. 6

JOHN LUNDSTRAM: Reading of the game was spot on, identifying moments when to step in and intercept. Dropped back to centre-back for the second half as he helped steady Gers. 7

SCOTT ARFIELD: Played a lovely pass into Kent early doors but as far as telling contributions that was it. Typically, worked his socks off as usual. 6

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