Van Bronckhorst: We can turn tie around

appeared not to have a good view on the ball,” said van Bronckhorst.

“I think Angelino hit the ball almost perfect, but you want your goalkeeper to have a chance. I think they checked it with VAR. I’m not sure they watched the positions of those players. But it’s a discussion after the game when the goal has counted.”

Van Bronckhorst remains upbeat about Rangers’ prospects of turning the tie around in the second leg at Ibrox next Thursday night and claiming a place in the final against either Eintracht Frankfurt or West Ham United in Seville on May 18.

“Yes, that’s pretty much how I feel,” he said. “Of course, yesterday straight after the game the disappointment of the goal against us at a set-piece is the overall feeling.

“But the more you have time and look back at the game, we are still well in the tie to try and reach a European final – which is amazing when you look back at the history of this club.

“That shows the performances these players have had in Europe are excellent. We have the chance next week to give our best, give our all, to reach the final in Seville. That’s our aim.

"I think we played really well in making sure Red Bull didn't have a lot of chances to score. You know, away from home in Europe, with the quality they have in the team, they will always create something.

"But to take a 1-0 defeat back to Ibrox gives us a very good opportunity to reach the final. We know the game at home at Ibrox will give us a lot of energy and also belief that we can reach the final.”