Rangers secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 home victory against Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Europa League on January 23, 2026. The win at Ibrox Stadium was earned through a disciplined defensive performance and a single moment of quality in attack, providing Rangers with three vital points in a tight group. The only goal of the game came in the second half from a well-rehearsed set-piece, as a Rangers midfielder arrived late in the box to volley home a knockdown from a corner. Ludogorets, the Bulgarian champions, posed a threat on the counter-attack but found Rangers' defense, led by their captain, in resilient form. The key moment came late in the match when the Rangers goalkeeper made a spectacular save to deny a Ludogorets header that seemed destined for the net, preserving the clean sheet. The match was a tense, physical affair with both teams committing numerous fouls. This result propelled Rangers up the group table and kept their hopes of knockout stage football alive, while Ludogorets were left to reflect on a missed opportunity.