Europa League: Lazio finish top despite defeat as Rangers sneak into top eight

Meanwhile, Ajax made sure of a place in the Europa League playoffs as they beat Galatasaray 2-1 at home on Thursday and went above the Turkish league leaders in the final group standings

Lazio's Luca Pellegrini, left and Braga's Gabri Martinez jump for the ball

Rangers qualified for the last 16 of the Europa League with a nervy 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox.

Midfielder Nicolas Raskin scored his first goal of the season with a header in the 21st minute and fit-again winger Vaclav Cerny doubled that lead soon after the break with a drive.