Europa League: Reaction as resurgent Rangers beat Braga with incredible victory

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard praised scorers Joe Aribo and Ianis Hagi as he explained why he replaced injured left-back Borna Barisic with midfielder Joe Aribo instead of Andy Halliday.

"We could have gone like-for-like with Andy Halliday, but we decided to twist a bit with Joe Aribo," he tells BT Sport. "He can play anywhere on the pitch, he's going to be a hell of a player.

"He epitomised everything that we were about - he was positive from left-back, got us an incredible goal. Hagi - his dad was here tonight - I'm sure he'll be very proud of that performance."

The booking that rules Alfredo Morelos out of the second leg was the one downside.

"Very disappointing," Gerrard admits. "He's our top scorer, an important player for us, but it gives someone else an opportunity. We're a team, it's not about one player and I think we showed that tonight."

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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is satisfied with Rangers' second-half performance - and win over a Braga side who had not lost in 10 games.

"Fantastic night obviously, very pleased for the supporters," he tells BT Sport. "I think we've rediscovered ourselves, certainly from the second-half performance. We were disappointed with a few things at half-time.

"We've beat a good team. We showed unbelievable character, we ran hard for each other, we were more compact, more organised, we had a better shape and we were on the front-foot more in the second half."

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You can now relive that amazing Rangers comeback via our match report by clicking below.

Rangers' stunning comeback beats Braga

Rangers pull off an astonishing late comeback from 2-0 down to rescue their Europa League hopes with a dramatic victory over Braga at Ibrox.

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Tonight's results have done wonders for Scotland's European coefficient and the country is heading for an extra Champions League place in season 2021-22.

Czech Republic, who have no teams left in either competition, have dropped behind Scotland, who have also moved above Cyprus.

Rangers' double goalscorer Ianis Hagi couldn't hide his delight after the win over Braga.

"It's amazing, Ibrox baby, it's just different," he tells BT Sport.

Asked if it was the best moment of the career, the on-loan Genk midfielder replied: "I guess. I had really good moments before, but scoring a brace in a European competition is amazing, it's just a dream come true."

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In the earlier tie in Denmark, Celtic failed to build on their early promise despite leaving Denmark with a draw after their first leg, writes Kheredine Idessane.

Read his report below.

Forster penalty save earns Celtic advantage

Fraser Forster's dramatic late penalty save ensures Celtic's away goal gives them a narrow advantage after their Europa League last-32 stalemate in Copenhagen.

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This could be a catalyst for Rangers. This is quite a special night. The tie could've been gone, but this has flipped it. Rangers must properly have a go over there now

We've just witnessed one of the most famous European comebacks in Rangers' history.

Superb long-range strikes from Fransergio and Abel Ruiz was just reward for Braga's dominance and class.

But pure grit and determination from Rangers won the day.

A fine finish from Ianis Hagi was followed by an amazing solo goal from Joe Aribo before the former chipped in with a winner deflected off the defensive wall.

Rangers travel to Portugal for Wednesday's second leg without suspended top scorer Alfredo Morelos but now must have great belief that they can progress to the last 16.

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Galeno flashes a superb cross across the face of Rangers' goalmouth, but there are no takers from the visitors.

We are about to enter four minutes of stoppage time.

Can Rangers hold on to take a surprise lead to Portugal for the second leg?

Braga are not finished yet and only a superb last-ditch tackle from Connor Goldson thwarts Francisco Trincao inside the home penalty box.

Wow, just wow!

Having looked out of this tie at 2-0 down against a rampant Braga, Rangers are in the lead with three goals in 15 minutes.

Ianis Hagi's free-kick takes a wicked deflection off the top of the visiting defensive wall and goalkeeper Matheus isn't able to get enough on his finger-tip save to deny the Romanian midfielder his second goal of the night.

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On-loan Hibernian forward Florian Kamberi came on earlier for Ryan Kent and he is next to threaten for a transformed Rangers, firing into the side-netting.

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It's brilliant from Aribo. I thought the chance had gone. He's got nothing but Braga players around him and he shows great composure

A Lionel Messi-like mazy run through a sea of Braga legs followed be a precise low finish and Rangers are level out of the blue.

The man doing the damage is big Joe Aribo, his lanky legs leaving the Braga defence mesmerised.

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Quote Message: Rangers have got themselves right back in this tie. I still think they shouldn't be too gung-ho. If Braga make it 3-1, they're back to square one

Rangers have got themselves right back in this tie. I still think they shouldn't be too gung-ho. If Braga make it 3-1, they're back to square one