Inspired Liverpool heroes Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah produced a one-two combo to leave Rangers out for the count during a 7-1 Champions League mauling.
The brilliant Brazilian bagged a brace before his scintillating Samba feet unleashed Darwin Nunez. Salah then feasted himself to a quick-fire a hat-trick to turn Scott Arfield's deadly opener into a distant memory.. Gutted Rangers now need something in both their final two Group A matches to earn a spot in the Europa League playoff round.
There were improvements but the game appeared beyond Rangers once influential defender Connor Goldson hobbled off with a serious thigh injury which left him in crutches. The absence of the Englishman followed a rousing turnaround from the men in red who wiped the floor with Rangers after the break. But it had started so well for Rangers as the improbable appeared realistic. Ryan Kent - set a target by his manager to grab more goals and assists - appeared up for the challenge and his usual jinking and weaving earned him a half-yard inside Joe Gomez but his curling effort cleared Allison's back post.
