The nerves must have been overwhelming for the former Motherwell keeper, who hadn’t started regularly, knowing a sold-out crowd and a formidable La Liga side awaited.
Yet, the 29-year-old rose to the occasion magnificently, delivering a flawless performance that silenced doubters.
His standout moment came when he denied Alex Berenguer’s penalty, preserving a 0-0 draw despite Rangers playing with ten men for 78 minutes after Robin Propper’s red card.
Kelly’s sharp saves further showcased his composure and reflexes.
In just one game, he proved he deserves to be Rangers’ first-choice keeper for the season, offering reliability and confidence that the backline desperately needs moving forward
The nerves must have been overwhelming for the former Motherwell keeper, who hadn’t started regularly, knowing a sold-out crowd and a formidable La Liga side awaited.
Yet, the 29-year-old rose to the occasion magnificently, delivering a flawless performance that silenced doubters.
His standout moment came when he denied Alex Berenguer’s penalty, preserving a 0-0 draw despite Rangers playing with ten men for 78 minutes after Robin Propper’s red card.
Kelly’s sharp saves further showcased his composure and reflexes.
In just one game, he proved he deserves to be Rangers’ first-choice keeper for the season, offering reliability and confidence that the backline desperately needs moving forward
The nerves must have been overwhelming for the former Motherwell keeper, who hadn’t started regularly, knowing a sold-out crowd and a formidable La Liga side awaited.
Yet, the 29-year-old rose to the occasion magnificently, delivering a flawless performance that silenced doubters.
His standout moment came when he denied Alex Berenguer’s penalty, preserving a 0-0 draw despite Rangers playing with ten men for 78 minutes after Robin Propper’s red card.
Kelly’s sharp saves further showcased his composure and reflexes.
In just one game, he proved he deserves to be Rangers’ first-choice keeper for the season, offering reliability and confidence that the backline desperately needs moving forward
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