07.03.2025 10:30
In the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, Fenerbahçe lost 3-1 at home to Rangers. This result received extensive coverage in the Scottish press. The Scottish media praised Rangers' performance and highlighted the victory against Jose Mourinho in their headlines. Scottish newspapers wrote that Rangers took a significant step towards the quarter-finals of the Europa League and left Mourinho stunned.
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In the first match of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, Fenerbahçe faced Rangers. Rangers left the field with a 3-1 victory against Fenerbahçe in their away match.
Rangers' victory against Fenerbahçe away made headlines in the Scottish press. The Scottish media used striking expressions following the victory against Jose Mourinho.
Here are the news articles from the Scottish press;
HERALD SCOTLAND: Dessers and Cerny surprised the home team Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Europa League. Vaclav Cerny and Cyriel Dessers were the best players of their team. The visiting team, not very favored at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, was magnificent.
GAZETTE HERALD: Rangers pulled off a surprise by defeating Fenerbahçe in the Europa League. While Rangers enjoyed the Europa League joy again this season, they defeated Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe in Istanbul with a stunning score of 3-1 in the first match.
GLASGOW TIMES: The title-chasing Rangers, while enjoying the Europa League joy again this season, defeated Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe with a great score in the first match in Istanbul. They increased their hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals at Ibrox.
RANGERS NEWS: With Fenerbahçe lacking the combative influence of Fred, Raskin dominated the midfield trio along with Mohamed Diomande and returning Connor Barron. It was a fantastic display for Rangers.
THE SCOTSMAN: Rangers pulled off a big surprise in Istanbul, thus taking a significant step towards the Europa League quarter-finals. It was another excellent performance for Rangers, who have saved their best performances for the Europa League this season.
SCOTTISH SUN: As Barry Ferguson sought the job at Ibrox, the master tactician stunned Jose Mourinho. For Rangers' new head coach, this was a true victory against one of the greatest coaches in history.
DAILY RECORD: Cerny and Dessers gave interim coach Barry Ferguson the night of his life. Jose Mourinho, who warmly embraced the temporary coach Ferguson at the start of the match, was shaken after Rangers' magnificent performance.
STV NEWS: The blue and white team, taking a significant step towards the quarter-finals, will enter next week's return match with a two-goal advantage. They delivered an impressive performance away against the experienced Fenerbahçe team.
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