Rangers Lose 3-2 to Motherwell at Ibrox

Rangers suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Motherwell at Ibrox on Sunday, a result that delivered a significant setback to their Scottish Premiership title aspirations with only four games remaining in the season.

Motherwell, managed by Jens Berthel Askou, took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, capitalizing on defensive lapses from the home side. Rangers, under Danny Rohl, mounted a spirited comeback after the interval, equalizing at 2-2 through determined attacking play. However, the visitors struck in the 92nd minute when Emmanuel Longelo scored the winner, securing three vital points and ending Motherwell's five-match winless streak in Glasgow.

The loss left Rangers in third place, one point behind the joint leaders Celtic and Hearts. Celtic had strengthened their position earlier with a 3-1 victory over Falkirk on Saturday, where Daizen Maeda scored twice and Kieran Tierney added a goal. Hearts, meanwhile, fell 1-0 to Hibernian, allowing Celtic to draw level at the top. Rangers now face challenging away fixtures at Tynecastle and Celtic Park, heightening the pressure in a tightly contested race.

Rohl made a notable tactical decision by benching captain James Tavernier,...