Overview

• Djeidi Gassama opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Cyriel Dessers doubled the lead from the penalty spot before half-time
• Gassama secured his brace early in the second half to underline Rangers’ control and end the night with three goals
• Russell Martin’s bold decision to bench captain James Tavernier and midfielder Nico Raskin coincided with improved intensity and possession dominance
• Viktoria Plzen struggled without star Pavel Šulc, who is finalizing a move to Lyon, and missed suspended midfielder Adrian Zeljkovic
• The three-goal advantage leaves Rangers one victory away from the playoff round as they aim for their first Champions League group-stage berth since 2011