Club Brugge secured a fantastic 3-1 away win against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie on August 20, 2025. The Belgian champions were ruthless on the counter-attack, silencing the home crowd and putting one foot in the group stage with a dominant display. Rangers, back in the Champions League qualifiers, were left with a mountain to climb after a disappointing defensive performance. This match result gives Club Brugge a massive advantage ahead of the return leg in Belgium.