Rangers manager Philippe Clement can take pride in his team’s resilient performance, earning a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday’s Europa League clash.
Hamza Igamane’s 47th-minute goal at Ibrox ensured the Gers shared the spoils in a high-stakes encounter that heaped additional pressure on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, formerly of Celtic.
Rangers remain well-positioned to advance to the Europa League knockout rounds. However, the focus now shifts to their Scottish League Cup final against Celtic at Hampden Park on Sunday, December 15.
Player Ratings Overview:
- Jack Butland (6): A quiet evening for the goalkeeper, who stayed composed during Tottenham’s limited attacks.
- James Tavernier (7): The captain silenced his critics with a stellar display, neutralizing key Spurs attackers and assisting Igamane’s goal.
- John Souttar (6): Solid but substituted early due to injury.
- Robin Propper (7): A dependable presence in defense despite moments of pressure from Spurs’ attack.
- Jefte (6): Improved in the second half after struggling with possession in the first.
- Nedim Bajrami (5): A disappointing outing with missed chances and minimal impact.
- Nicolas Raskin (6): Maintained midfield stability but lacked offensive contributions.
- Vaclav Cerny (7): Energetic and involved in attacks but failed to convert opportunities.
- Mohammed Diomande (7): Dominated midfield battles but will miss the next match due to suspension.
- Ridvan Yilmaz (6): Impressive early on, though influence waned later in the match.
- Hamza Igamane (9): The match standout, scoring the crucial equalizer and consistently troubling the Spurs defense.
Substitutes’ Contributions: Leon Balogun (7) impressed after replacing Souttar, while other substitutes like Cyriel Dessers (5) and Robbie Fraser (5) had limited impact despite moments of promise.
Rangers’ focus now shifts to their domestic cup final, where they hope to carry momentum from this hard-earned result against a formidable Premier League side.
