RANGERS PLAYER RATINGS
Allan McGregor
Made an outstanding one-handed save from a goal-bound Paulinho header in the 26th minute to prevent Braga going in front. That was the only time the goalkeeper was seriously tested - 7
James Tavernier
Allowed Braga left back Nuno Sequeira to whip a cross in to Paulinho in the Rangers area in the first-half. But he contributed to an outstanding defensive display by the visitors - 7
Connor Goldson
Let Paulinho to get on the end of a cross to the edge of his six yard box and get a header on target in the first-half. But the English defender dealt with every high ball that was thrown at him thereafter - 8
George Edmundson
Chosen ahead of Nikola Katic at centre half. Coped with the pressure of the occasion admirably on what was his debut in the competition proper. Showed good positional sense and anticipation against quality opponents. An impressive showing from the youngster - 8
Borna Barisic
The Croatian left back took is place in the starting line-up after recovering from a kidney injury. Allowed Ricardo Horta to get a shot on goal in the first-half. But that was the only occasion he came off second best in his duel with the winger - 7
Scott Arfield
Deserved better from Florian Kamberi after feeding his new team mate in the Braga box early on. Persevered after being taken out by David Carmo early in the second-half. Had a goal chalked disallowed for offside at 1-0 - 7
Steven Davis
Fared far better than he had done in the first leg in Glasgow. Sent Scott Arfield through on the Braga goal with a defence-splitting through ball early on. Was quickly on top of any opposition attacks. His experience and quality shone through - 8
Ryan Jack
Took over from Glen Kamara in the centre of the park after missing the first leg of this last 32 tie through suspension. Fared far better than his team mate had. Started the move which led to the opening goal - 8
Ianis Hagi
The hero of the 3-2 win over Braga at Ibrox did brilliantly to tee up Ryan Kent in the 19th minute. But he fired a free-kick in a dangerous position over the crossbar and then failed to convert a penalty. Atoned for those misses by setting up Ryan Kent with an outstanding through ball - 7
Ryan Kent
The winger retained his place in the starting line-up despite his indifferent form of late. Hooked an absolute sitter past the left post in the first-half. He made amends for that and then some by scoring the only goal of the game in the second-half - 8
Florian Kamberi
Started his first match for Rangers in the absence of the suspended Alfredo Morelos. Shot straight at Braga keeper Matheus in the ninth minute after being sent through by Scott Arfield. Then failed to control a Ryan Kent cross. Will have learned a lot from the outing - 6
SUBSTITUTES
Joe Aribo
Took over from Hagi. Worked hard to stop Braga from scoring - 3
Sheyi Ojo
Replaced Kamberi. Forced a save from Matheus in injury-time with a long-range shot - 4
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