Rangers eliminated from European competition just one day after signing Min-soo
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At a glance
- Rangers were eliminated from European competition after a 120-minute match against Jablonec, managing only one shot on target.
- The club's record signing, Kim Min-soo, joined just one day prior to the match, making his European debut impossible in this round.
- The team's performance has led to their exit from the 2026-2027 season European tournament.
Rangers suffered a humiliating exit from the 2026-2027 European competition, being eliminated after a grueling 120-minute match against Jablonec. The team's offensive struggles were starkly evident, as they managed a mere single shot on target throughout the entire duration of the game.
The defeat is particularly galling for the club, as it comes just one day after their record signing, Kim Min-soo, officially joined the team. The 20-year-old midfielder was acquired for a reported club-record fee of 10 million euros, approximately 16.1 billion Korean won. This substantial investment means Min-soo's first season with Rangers will not include any European club competition.
The team's inability to break down the Jablonec defense and create meaningful scoring opportunities highlights significant issues that will need to be addressed. The pressure will now mount on the club's management and coaching staff to re-evaluate their strategy and player recruitment following this early European exit.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.