PSV 5-1 Rangers: Michael Beale’s side crash out of the Champions League after a humiliating loss in the Netherlands… with the Scottish side dropping down to the Europa League after their 7-3 aggregate defeat

By the time the credits of this disastrous sequel came out, Rangers had helped PSV Eindhoven take their revenge in the most brutal way possible.

Last season’s blockbuster at the Philips Stadium felt like a distant memory. With a heavily changed cast in blue, the plot was completely changed. Or even completely lost.

Hopes of a further £20 million in Champions League windfall were dashed in the 82nd minute, when Connor Goldson rolled the ball into his own net from 18 yards out after horribly deflecting a return pass to Jack Butland in a bizarre one-two. placed incorrectly. On a tough night of repeated defensive difficulties for Rangers, this was the final insult.

Goldson looked distraught. PSV winger Johan Bakayoko offered him a consolation pat. It wouldn’t have lessened the pain.

There will be no crack in the Champions League redemption at Ibrox. Based on this evidence, that seems like a blessing. Friday’s Europa League draw will provide a more forgiving environment for Michael Beale’s revamped squad.

Somehow they have to shake off this bitter disappointment and set themselves up to face Celtic on Sunday. It won’t be easy.

This beating brought back memories of the agony endured in the Champions League group stage last season, when Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side finished with their worst-ever record in the competition. Once again, a divide in the classroom became visible.

After five years of waiting, PSV is back in the European elite competition. How they enjoyed the way this victory was won, mocking their visitors with chants towards the end. As a wealthier club than Rangers, they showed star quality in their line-up, particularly from the brilliant two-goal midfielder, Ismael Saibari. Nevertheless, this was a very chastening experience for Beale and his players.

When James Tavernier briefly reduced the deficit to 2-1 midway through the second half, there was a spark of optimism. Under a deluge of goals from PSV, the game was quickly extinguished.

Luuk de Jong and Joey Veerman scored before Goldson’s horrific moment. At the final whistle, there was a minor confrontation between Nico Raskin and Noa Lang, but the real fight was long lost. By a knockout.

Last season, the arrival of the Rangers team bus was met with pyrotechnic mayhem. This time there was no repeat. If it was relatively quiet outside the ground, that couldn’t be said inside as kick-off approached. A spectacular light show caused a wave of noise levels. By the time the teams showed up, this steep, compact terrain was reverberating with a deafening racket.

On Tuesday, Beale had spoken of sticking with much of the starting line-up from the first leg. As it was, he only made two changes. Everyone felt brave. Inevitably questions are asked about the chosen tactical approach.

Two weeks ago there was a good chance that Rabbi Matondo would be asked to send the Rangers to the Promised Land. And yet he was here. The Welsh winger came on for Abdallah Sima, just as he did from the bench to striking effect at Ibrox last week.

The other switch was in midfield. Ryan Jack was often a go-to man when the push button turned red, but this time John Lundstram was favored as the central presence. Explaining his pre-match call, Beale said he wanted the Englishman’s aggression and urgency to make things difficult for PSV. That never happened.

Beale effectively put in a midfield four, with Jose Cifuentes on the right and Matondo on the left. Todd Cantwell was asked to get close to Cyriel Dessers up front.

The simple requirement was that all selected people seize the opportunity before them. Effort couldn’t be faulted in a first half of epic suspense. However, all chances and the lead went to PSV. The smooth team of Peter Bosz deserved their lead.

Rangers started with real aim during the first 15 minutes, but were soon under sustained pressure. Threats loomed everywhere. From pace and skill on both flanks to rushing intensity through the middle.

Going unnoticed, home captain De Jong clumsily headed over from a corner before a first test arrived for Butland.

Nico Raskin was ambushed by the endlessly energetic Saibari in the run-up to Veerman who tried his luck from the edge of the area. Butland chose to parry away and did so convincingly. He couldn’t have imagined how busy his evening would be.

A livewire in the first leg constantly tried to create Johan Bakayoko on the right side. One tempting deep crotch hung in the air for a long time. Butland did not appear. De Jong did and got a nod next to Goldson, James Tavernier and Cantwell.

Rangers couldn’t find the right moments to let go of Matondo’s pace. Raskin was guilty of wasting an excellent chance with an intercepted pass. For the 2,000 visiting fans who were high in a corner of the stadium, this resulted in frustrating viewing figures.

A searching long ball from Goldson saw Dessers clear, but the £4.5 million striker was ruled to have used one hand to check before narrowly widening a left foot strike from 18 yards out.

Soon the power returned to Butland. A neat exchange on the left side led to Noa Lang picking off Saibari with a cut. The connection was good, but Butland reached out his left foot and made a huge save.

Its true value lasted only three minutes. Defensively, the Rangers haven’t learned their lesson. From the same area, and with the same player, PSV broke through.

This time Sergino found Dest Lang who rolled in Veerman at the bye line. The one off Ibrox target put the cross up and Saibari thundered on and headed into the net. Raskin simply didn’t see the run, while John Souttar was probably hot on his heels.

The Philips Stadium lit up with joy. These were very dangerous times for Beale’s squad. Things might have gotten worse before the break, but Bakayoko was a bit headstrong with a smashing shot.

The system didn’t work for Rangers. A change almost felt necessary in the break, but the second period resumed in familiar fashion. PSV was dominant.

Injury forced a five-minute adjustment as Borna Barisic left for Dujon Sterling. Shortly afterwards, however, the hosts struck again.

Jordan Teze had room to deliver as the ball rolled back to him. The PSV right back went for the far post and De Jong brilliantly managed to get back over the goal via the slide, allowing Saibari to strike again.

Far too short, the Rangers rallied. Matondo had a shot deflected and Goldson headed wide before substitute Sam Lammers secured a lobbed pass from Cantwell and crossed low to finish Tavernier at the back post.

Two minutes later, however, a free kick by Veerman found De Jong with a quick header in the net and the two-goal lead was restored.

Matondo was unlucky to hit the post in another Rangers flash, but Veerman’s sharp finish showed how it should be done on the other side. Then came the terrible own goal. In reality, it summed up a dark evening.