Rangers player ratings as Joe Aribo relishes attacking role

It was a good night for Rangers in Europe as they enjoyed a comfortable win over Brondby.

The Danish champions offered little threat to Steven Gerrard 's side as goals from Leon Balogun and Kemar Roofe earned a vital three points in Group A.

It's the first win of the Europa League group stage campaign as the Premiership champion showed flashes of last season's best form.

Going into the return fixture in Denmark, Sparta Prague's defeat to Lyon opens the door to finish in the top two in the group.

Seemed reluctant to come off his line after Saturday’s Hearts howler but had little to deal with as Mikael Uhre missed three great chances. 6

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Silenced the Brondby thugs who hurled objects at him as he prepared to take a corner by delivering a perfect cross for Balogun’s opener. 7

No room for error as Brondby went man for man with the Gers centre-backs but dealt with the physical threat well. 7

Thumped home terrific header to give Gers the lead. Also made a vital block just after half-time but the hamstring pull which forced him off is a worry. 8

So lucky not to gift Brondby a lifeline seconds into the second half as Uhre failed to punish his slack pass. 6

First Rangers start since last month’s defeat in Prague but no sign of rust as he strolled through the 90 minutes. 7

Given more licence to roam forward with Davis in the team and seemed to enjoy it. Booked after giving the ref some cheek. 7

Relished the opportunity to run at the Brondby backline and it was the Nigeria playmaker’s cross which led to Gers’ second. 7

Got his reward for playing to the whistle as he close-range tap-in was judged to be onside by the VAR officials. 7

Decision-making let him down a couple of times early on as he took the wrong crossing options but otherwise another bright display from the Romanian. 7

Told to sharpen up by Gerrard but the Colombian was so unlucky not to grab his 100th goal after shaking the post just before the half-time. 6

Replaced Balogun with half an hour left. Played a beauty of a ball through for Sakala. 5

On for the final 20 minutes but unable to stretch Gers’ lead as he failed to make the most of a one-v-one with the keeper. 4

Almost made an immediate impact as he fired against the crossbar. 4

A cameo for the playmaker as he continues to find his feet. 3

Took over from Hagi with 12 minutes left and provided a late energy boost. 4