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Mya Bollan

World media reacts to Rangers Champions League horror night as 'sluggish' and 'punchless' display leaves them on ropes

It was a disappointing evening for Rangers on Tuesday and they now have it all to do at Ibrox next week.

The Light Blues return home for the second leg with the challenge of turning around a two-goal deficit in front of a sure to be noisy home crowd. Tuesday's clash saw Union Saint Gilloise net their first European goal in 58 years when captain Teddy Teuma put one past Jon McLaughlin in the 27th minute. The hosts doubled their lead from the spot after 76 minutes, when Dante Vanzeir slotted home.

There was some controversy to go with the goals, with Connor Goldson 's 'hand ball' resulting in Union's second goal at the Den Dreef. But decisions aside, the performance overall was less than impressive. And that’s also the take from around the world’s media who have branded Rangers’ display "sluggish" and "punchless". Many outlets feel they have a mountain to climb and that their hopes of Champions League group stage football look somewhat diminished for now. Here is what the press from Belgium to France and Turkey to London had to say about the clash...

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