Mohamed Diomande's first-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Rangers over Ludogorets at Ibrox. This was Danny Röhl's side's first Europa League win of the season, but it came too late to salvage their play-off hopes. The result maintained a seventh straight win for the Gers in all competitions, including a fourth consecutive clean sheet.

Despite the win, Rangers' European campaign is over. They entered the night with just one point from their five previous league phase fixtures. The victory, however, was crucial for UEFA coefficient points. Rangers currently hold the spot that grants the Scottish Premiership winner automatic Champions League qualification, a significant advantage over rivals Celtic and Hearts.

Rangers now face a final group match away to Porto next week, where a single point would secure that coefficient ranking. Closer to home, the focus shifts back to the Scottish Premiership title race. Röhl's team sits six points behind leaders Hearts and level on points with second-place Celtic, making Sunday's domestic clash with Dundee a vital fixture.