VAR might have its critics but it certainly creates drama. Within a quarter of an hour a review had led to the Rangers defender Robin Pröpper being dismissed, while in the second half Athletic Bilbao had a goal disallowed only to be awarded a penalty, in the same sequence of events, that was then saved. The end result was a goalless draw for Rangers to take to the Basque Country next week and the hope they can return for the Europa League final.
The red card sharpened the Rangers minds as they fought to stay in the tie. They twice thought that had been snatched away when first Álex Berenguer fired in from an offside position before failing to redeem the situation from the spot.
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