Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
McInnes bemoans cheap goals as Rangers lose in Poland
Rangers' Europa League hopes dented as familiar defensive frailties resurface under new boss Derek McInnes.

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NS · UEFA Europa League
Competition
Europa League third-round qualifier
Result
First-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok
Venue
Poland
What happened. Rangers lost the first leg of their Europa League third-round qualifier away to Jagiellonia Bialystok, with McInnes saying they were 'guilty of beating ourselves'.
- McInnes is still seeking a first win after two games.
- The defeat followed a draw at Dundee United in the league opener.
- McInnes noted the team gave up too many chances and encouraged opponents.
“We are guilty of beating ourselves tonight.”
— Derek McInnes
Rangers must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.
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