Rangers exited the Champions League after shedding 2-0 to Dynamo Kyiv within the second leg of the third qualifying spherical on Tuesday, whereas Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce had been knocked out by Lille.
Hosts Rangers paid the value for a harsh second yellow card issued to defender Jefte as Dynamo struck twice within the closing 10 minutes by means of substitutes Oleksandr Pikhalonok and Nazar Voloshyn.
Rangers coach Philippe Clement blasted the referee’s determination that left his staff with 10 males.
“It’s onerous for my staff. They don’t deserve this after these two video games versus Dynamo Kyiv. One particular person with one determination made a very large change for us,” Clement advised BBC Scotland.
“It’s the second time in my profession of over 30 years that one thing unjust has occurred. We are able to solely settle for it and transfer ahead in the direction of the league and the Europa League.”
Clement, who’s seeking to overhaul his squad in an try to problem Celtic, stated the defeat would have severe ramifications for the membership’s funds.
“Financially, it’s an enormous distinction for the membership. It can make a distinction for the transfers coming in additionally. I don’t anticipate this rebuild to be finished in just a few weeks’ time.”
Ukrainians Dynamo superior 3-1 on combination and head right into a play-off tie towards Salzburg, who edged FC Twente 5-4 after a 3-3 draw within the return leg within the Netherlands.
Jonathan David’s penalty secured Lille a spot within the subsequent spherical because the French membership snatched a 3-2 combination victory in Turkey, marking a disappointing begin to Mourinho’s time answerable for Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce misplaced the primary leg 2-1 final week and gave the impression to be going out till Bafode Diakite’s late personal purpose despatched the match to additional time.
Lille substitute Aissa Mandi was despatched off on his debut for a reckless problem on Irfan Can Kahveci, however the guests had been awarded a penalty for a handball by Jayden Oosterwolde and David made no mistake from the spot.
Cenk Tosun then headed towards the bar as Lille held on. Their reward is a gathering with Slavia Prague, who had been 4-1 combination winners over Union Saint-Gilloise.
Slovan Bratislava, who entered within the first qualifying spherical, overcame APOEL Nicosia 2-0 over two legs.
They are going to tackle Midtjylland for a spot within the new-look, 36-team match after the Danish champions beat Hungary’s Ferencvaros 3-1 on combination.
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt eased by means of with a 4-1 win over Poland’s Jagiellonia Bialystok, finishing a 5-1 combination triumph.
Sweden’s Malmo gained an exhilarating tie with PAOK, placing late in Greece to pressure additional time after which profitable the second leg 4-3 to prevail 6-5 total.
Sparta Prague beat Romanians FCSB 4-3 on combination, whereas Qarabag surprised Ludogorets with 4 targets in additional time to tug off a exceptional 7-2 win in Bulgaria.
Switzerland worldwide Kwadwo Duah netted twice on the night time to place Ludogorets 4-2 forward within the tie, however the guests from Azerbaijan scored six occasions with out reply to run away with an 8-4 combination success.
AFP