Now it swings in our favour, says Ibrox boss

excellent,’ reflected Gerrard. ‘We really stood up to the atmosphere here and the intensity and the speed Legia wanted to play. ‘I was really proud of the team. We controlled a lot of the game. ‘I would have liked us to be a bit more positive and create a bit more in the final third but I came in at half-time very satisfied. ‘In the second half, we did okay, but up until Alfredo’s chance, I don’t think we created enough. ‘We had a set piece with Niko (Katic) where he hits the top of the net but the big chance of the night came to Alfredo. ‘Normally, that’s a chance that he thrives on and gets us that crucial away goal. ‘It wasn’t to be, so we have to accept the 0-0. ‘Considering there were no goals, both teams played a really entertaining game. It was frantic. The tempo was really high and the atmosphere was fantastic. ‘It was all in Legia’s favour. Now it swings in our favour. We have 90 minutes to get the job done.’ McGregor added another positive European night to his lengthy career record by pulling off three saves at points when Legia threatened to break through. ‘Again he was big for the team,’ said the Rangers manager. ‘But you also have to understand that when you get to a certain level in European football, you are coming up against teams with quality players. And you come to tough places. ‘It’s quite normal for us that, at times, we are going to need our keeper to be there for us. Hopefully, he won’t be needed as much in the second leg.’

Sense of achievement: Gerrard with an applauding Jermain Defoe at full-time could be crucial, especially towards the end of game. ‘We are very much looking forward to it. It’s going to be tough. ‘I predict it will go to the wire but now the focus turns to the league and trying to get three important points at the weekend (against St Mirren). ‘Then we start preparations for the second leg. We will be ready. We will be up for it and we will give it our best shot.’ Gerrard’s side controlled much of the first half before becoming more stretched after the break. However, it was midway though the second period that Morelos had the chance to mark his 100th Rangers appearance with a vital away goal — only for Legia goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki to block the Colombian’s angled strike. ‘I think in the first 45 minutes we were