Rangers secure an invaluable victory in their Europa League opener in Malmo as they earn a first-ever win on Swedish soil.

Malmo manager Henrik Rydstrom has been turning heads in Europe through his “relationism” style of play - the 48-year-old, who worked his way up through the coaching ranks before joining Malmo in 2023, where he won the league in his first season - describes his football as “a philosophy of attacking movement without fixed positions”.

Rangers have won the opening game of the Europa League 2-0 away to Malmo. A first minute goal from Nadim Bajrami set Rangers on the path to victory straight away, and Philippe Clement’s side were vastly superior. Ross McCausland made the score 2-0 in the second half. Rangers were good enough to have won by four or five.

It has been absolutely pelting down all day in Malmo as Rangers prepare for their opening Europa League fixture here in Sweden. Thankfully it appears to be subsiding as we approach kick off. If not, my laptop will be toast come half-time.

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Rangers made history in their Europa League campaign by securing a first-ever win on Swedish soil, defeating Malmo in their group stage opener. The Scottish side showed both composure and resilience in a high-pressure environment, setting a strong foundation for the remainder of their European journey.

Robin Propper believes Rangers are on the right track after a challenging period, having secured a 2-0 win over Malmo in Sweden in their Europa League opener. Ross McCausland ensured victory with a late second to add to Nedim Bajrami’s first-minute opener to seal a dominant performance that ensured a third successive win and clean sheet.

The Scottish Premiership outfit entertain Lyon in their next Europa League encounter on 3 October.

Rangers made a storming start to their Europa League campaign with a 2-0 win over Malmo in Sweden which should have been more emphatic. Midfielder Nedim Bajrami scored his first goal for the Ibrox club in less than a minute and Philippe Clement’s side passed up several chances to add a second before the interval.