Rangers fc forced to issue urgent statement over the barbaric incident faced by the Rangers fans at Estádio do Dragão stadium

Rangers fc forced to issue urgent statement over the barbaric incident faced by the Rangers fans at Estádio do Dragão stadium

Rangers FC were compelled to release an urgent statement addressing serious issues encountered by their supporters at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão during the recent Europa League encounter. The club expressed deep concern and anger over multiple reports from fans and staff regarding problems inside and around the stadium.

Following the match, which saw Rangers suffer a 3-1 defeat and conclude their European campaign, numerous traveling supporters detailed frustrating and unacceptable experiences. These included prolonged delays in exiting the venue, restricted access to facilities like toilets during extended holds in concourses, and overall poor crowd management that left many feeling unsafe and inconvenienced. One fan account described a near two-hour wait with limited amenities, turning what should have been a straightforward departure into a chaotic ordeal.

Rangers’ official statement acknowledged the widespread discontent, emphasizing that such treatment was far from what loyal supporters deserved after journeying to Portugal. “We’ve received multiple reports from supporters and staff about issues in and around the stadium,” the club declared. “That’s not what anyone who travelled to support Rangers should have had to deal with, and we share the concern, anger and frustration felt by those affected.”

The statement highlighted the club’s solidarity with the affected fans, vowing to address the matters formally—likely through UEFA or Portuguese authorities—to prevent recurrence at future away fixtures. This incident overshadowed the on-pitch events, where Rangers briefly led but collapsed in the first half.

Amid the backlash, the club also mourned the tragic passing of one supporter overnight from natural causes, issuing a separate tribute. However, the fan safety and stewarding concerns at Estádio do Dragão dominated discussions, underscoring ongoing challenges in European away travel for Scottish clubs.

Rangers urged calm while promising thorough follow-up, reinforcing their commitment to supporter welfare in high-stakes European ties.