Rangers have been branded a "third-rate crew" by Lothar Matthaus after the German legend was left livid with Borussia Dortmund.
The Ibrox aspect shocked the Europa League once they despatched one of many match favourites packing over two legs to achieve the final 16.
Dortmund had been anticipated to win the tie however Rangers did the harm with a 4-2 win in Germany - and a 2-2 draw at Ibrox meant it was curtains for Marco Rose and his aspect.
It got here amid a disaster for the Bundesliga aspect they usually adopted it up with a 1-1 draw with Augsburg that left them eight factors behind Bayern Munich.
And that was the ultimate straw for Matthaus, who holds the file for enjoying in additional World Cup matches than anybody else after starring in 5 tournaments.
He mentioned: "I actually like Borussia Dortmund. It is an amazing membership with the whole lot you possibly can want for as a soccer participant and fan. They've succesful folks working the membership, a few of the greatest followers on the earth and an unbelievable stadium.
"However Dortmund has achieved a really particular treble this season of embarrassing cup disasters within the Champions League, DFB Cup and now the Europa League.
"The most recent was dropping to a 3rd fee crew, Glasgow Rangers, within the Europa League. Unbelievable.
"In Scotland by the way in which, Rangers are solely second behind Celtic. They usually managed to lose in Europe to the Norwegian aspect Bodo/Glimt.
"They've disgraced themselves in all three competitions.
"I'm conscious it's troublesome to problem Bayern Munich within the Bundesliga, however to let far worst groups defeat you within the cup competitions cannot be allowed.
"I very a lot doubt Rangers, Sporting Lisbon or St Pauli have anyplace close to as a lot financial energy as Borussia Dortmund and but they've misplaced to all of them.
"Perhaps a recent begin is required so BVB do not embarrass themselves in opposition to third-rate groups and the title is over by February."
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