Sebastian Rudy slotted the visitors in front early on and Zdravko Kuzmanovic powered in a header on 59 minutes.

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However, Rangers fell further behind on the hour when the unattended Kuzmanovic met a great cross from Rudy and planted a firm header beyond McGregor.

BBC: Rangers 0-2 Stuttgart

In the early stages they had almost exclusive possession though Rangers' defence held firm, Mutu and Zdravko Kuzmanovic firing in shots from long range that failed to trouble Alexander.

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