<p>Rangers travel to Belgium tomorrow night needing one of the greatest European comebacks in their history. Trailing 3-1 from a disastrous first leg at Ibrox, Russell Martin's side must overcome a two-goal deficit against a Club Brugge team brimming with confidence and European pedigree.</p> <h2>First Leg Disaster</h2> <p>The numbers tell a brutal story: three goals conceded inside the opening 20 minutes at home left Rangers supporters stunned and their Champions League dreams hanging by the thinnest of threads.</p> <p>Defensive lapses that wouldn't be acceptable in Sunday league football gifted Brugge a commanding advantage that should have been insurmountable.</p> <p>Rangers did show some fight in the second half, with Danilo's goal providing a glimmer of hope, but the damage was already done.</p> <p>The sight of frustrated fans heading for the exits before half-time spoke volumes about the performance level and growing discontent around Ibrox.</p> <h2>Martin's Mountain to Climb</h2> <p>Russell Martin inherited this mess when he replaced the sacked Philippe Clement earlier this year, but European away form remains Rangers' achilles heel. The new manager has barely had time to implement his philosophy, and asking players to produce a miraculous turnaround in Belgium might be beyond even his tactical nous.</p> <p>Brugge, meanwhile, arrive at the Jan Breydel Stadium knowing they can afford to sit back and frustrate.</p> <p>Nicky Hayen's side have genuine Champions League experience and the defensive discipline to see out what should be a routine qualification. Their recent 3-2 victory over Salzburg suggests they're hitting form at exactly the right moment.</p> <h2>Club Brugge vs Rangers Prediction</h2> <p>Rangers need to score at least three goals without reply - or two while keeping a clean sheet to force extra time. Against a Brugge defence that has looked solid throughout their European campaign, this appears wishful thinking rather than realistic expectation.</p> <p>The Belgian champions have players like Simon Mignolet in goal who've been through these pressure situations countless times. Their midfield is well-drilled, physical, and perfectly suited to European knockout football.</p> <p>Rangers, by contrast, look fragile defensively and lacking the cutting edge required for such a massive task.</p> <p>Martin will likely throw everything forward from the start, but this approach could backfire spectacularly if Brugge grab an early goal. The Gers simply can't afford to concede, yet their recent defensive showings suggest clean sheets are far from guaranteed.</p> <p>Prediction: <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league-qualifiers/club-brugge-v-rangers-9536802">Club Brugge to complete the job with a comfortable 2-0 victory</a>, progressing 5-1 on aggregate. Rangers' European dreams will have to wait another year.</p>