McGregor
Had virtually nothing to do in the first-half. Plucked a cross from Boli Bolingoli out of the air six minutes before half-time. Saved easily from substitute Christoph Knasmullner twice in the second-half. Could do little about the winner 6
Tavernier
Excellent. Set up Connor Goldson with a chance with a free-kick in the first-half. The right back was brilliant defensively throughout the game too and made a string of important blocks. Forced a save from the Rapid keeper in the 81st minute 8
McAuley
The vastly-experienced Northern Ireland internationalist made his first European start for Rangers in the Westadion. Looked commanding in the middle of the defebce ad organised the visitors' backline well 7
Goldson
The centre half was denied a goal by the woodwork in the 21st minute after getting on the end of a Tavernier delivery. Put in a decent shift and could do little about the counter attack that led to the Rapid goal 6
Barisic
The Croatian was preferred to both Andy Halliday and Jon Flanagan at left back. Forced a save from Richard Strebinger with a free-kick in the 16th minute. Couldn’t be faulted for effort 6
Jack
One of only four players to survive the weekend. He more than justified his selection with a fine display. Was lucky to escape with a booking for a needless challenge on Manuel Martic in the first-half. 7
McCrorie
A surprise inclusion. The 20-year-old hadn’t started a game in over two months. But he performed well in the holding midfield role. Should get more game time going forward. 7
Arfield
Slotted straight back into the team on the right of midfield after missing the Dundee match. Gave opposition left back number Stephane Auer a difficult night and did well going forward too 7
Coulibaly
Failed to make a major impact on proceedings. Chipped over from the crossbar in the 64th minute before being replaced 4
Middleton
Made a great break in the 10th minute, but undid his good work by crossing too early. Stuck to his task well, however. Was constantly looking for the ball and made a few decent deliveries into the Rapid box 6
Morelos
The Colombian striker returned to the side from suspension. Had soon got himself embroiled in an off-the-ball tussle with opposition centre half Mateo Barac. But he kept his composure in a high-stakes game well. Fought for every ball and caused the home team a lot of problems 7
Replacements
Grezda
Took over from Coulibaly, but failed to make a difference 3
Lafferty
Was unable to get the goal that his side required to progress 3
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