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Rangers player ratings vs Jablonec as stats experts assess Conference win
Ryan Naderi's 50th-minute strike gave Rangers a narrow 1-0 victory against Czech side Jablonec in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off at Ibrox.
Manager Derek McInnes sought a strong European run following last week's Europa League exit to Jagiellonia Bialystok, fielding six new signings to spark a turnaround.
Substitute Cammy Devlin was sent off in the 78th minute for a high tackle on Jriri Slama, forcing Rangers to finish with 10 men in a tense finale.
The Light Blues travel to the Czech Republic next week with a slender lead, seeking to advance to the Conference League proper after surviving late pressure.
Advancing from this tie would earn the Glasgow club a spot in the competition's league phase, offering momentum following their 5-1 League Cup win over St Mirren.