Rangers secured their place in the Champions League playoff round despite a 2-1 defeat to Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of their qualifying tie. The Scottish side progressed with a 4-2 aggregate victory, though their performance in Plzen was far from convincing.
Russell Martin's men relied heavily on goalkeeper Jack Butland, who made several crucial saves to keep Plzen at bay. A fortunate goal from Lyall Cameron also proved vital in ensuring Rangers' progression.
Viktoria Plzen started strongly and opened the scoring shortly before halftime through Rafiu Durosinmi, who converted from close range after an Amar Memic cross. Plzen continued to press in the second half, but Cameron equalized for Rangers with a scrappy finish after a deflected shot fell kindly for him.
Plzen regained the lead late in the game with Svetozar Markovic heading home from a Christophe Kabongo cross, but Rangers managed to hold on and secure their place in the next round.
The match highlighted Rangers' away struggles, as they have now failed to win in their last seven away matches in all competitions. However, the performance of goalkeeper Jack Butland was a major positive, as he made several outstanding saves to deny Plzen.
