It was not to be on the night for Rangers, but it was enough over two legs.
A 2-1 defeat in Czechia saw them through to the Champions League playoff round with a 4-2 aggregate win over Viktoria Plzen, though questions remain, and warning signs still flash brightly.
Russell Martin’s unbeaten safety net is gone, and his side now have just one win in four.
Here are our Inside Ibrox takeaways from the match.:
Butland Still Our Safety Net
Jack Butland again kept Rangers afloat, again.
From sharp first-half stops to commanding his box under pressure, the former England international has been the side’s most reliable performer so far after a horrendous end to last season that seen him dropped for Liam Kelly.
Without him, Plzen’s first-half surge could have made this far more uncomfortable.
Lyall Cameron is a Goal Threat
Lyall Cameron’s tidy finish for his first Rangers goal was a genuine bright spot.
The former Dundee midfielder’s work-rate and confidence on the ball have been a rare source of positivity.
The midfielder has been a busy member of the midfield over the past several games, showing intelligence with his off the ball runs and clever passing and today he showed his ability in the final third.
His celebration, leaping high into the Czech night sky, showed what it meant.
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Defensive Switch-Offs Keep Coming
From Jefte’s costly lapse for Durosinmi’s opener to Svetozar Marković’s late header, Rangers’ defending remains too loose.
The number of clear chances they’re conceding simply isn’t sustainable at this level.
John Souttar is uncomfortable playing out from the back, especially on the left-hand side of the centre of defence. His passing is slack, and he returns possession to opponents far too easily as his balls are far too easily read.
Tavernier was okay, but he is nowhere near what he once was.
Jefte was atrocious, he is raw and undoubtedly has ability, but it remains to be seen if he will ever be Rangers quality. A new starting left back is a must, as is a LCB, with Palmeries interested with a reported €4m bid, it is an offer Rangers must surely be considering after this display.
Game Management Still Lacking
After Cameron’s goal, Rangers looked to sit deep and play the clock but struggled to control the tempo.
Against stronger playoff opposition, that passivity could be punished heavily.
Dessers Dilemma
The past seven days have been a microcosm of Cyriel Dessers Rangers career. He was unplayable in the first leg against Plzen last Tuesday, scoring once and assisting another, with superb hold up play throughout the match.
On Saturday he was awful against Dundee, failing to hold the ball up, having very little of the ball and rarely getting efforts on goal.
His offside goal in the final minute was predictable, his awareness to defensive lines can be embarrassing and he is constantly caught.
Last night he was ineffective and injured himself with one of his characteristic dives to the floor to win a foul that was never going to be awarded. Hamza Igamane is set to return this Saturday, and Danilo was fine when he came on but a new, starting, prolific striker that can be relied upon is a must in the remainder of the window.
Brugge, the Old Firm & Beyond
Club Brugge await in the playoff round after their own 4-2 aggregate win over RB Salzburg, a side far more clinical than Plzen.
Then comes the Old Firm at the end of August and a tricky trip to St Mirren before that.
If Rangers don’t tighten up at the back, they risk being exposed both in Europe and domestically and finishing the month up to TEN points behind Celtic already.