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Jose Mourinho (right) says Fenerbahce had three justified penalty claims rejected Jose Mourinho claimed Fenerbahce were the "better side by far" despite being knocked out of the Europa League by Rangers and hopes his side being denied three penalties at Ibrox is "just random" and not because of his suspension after the 2023 final. The Portuguese head coach called referee Anthony Taylor "a disgrace" after his Roma side were beaten by Sevilla on penalties. This time, it was Rangers who prevailed after a shootout despite Fenerbahce winning 2-0 at Ibrox to level the last-16 tie at 3-3 on aggregate. "The only thing for me is that I hope everything that's happened to me in European competitions is not a consequence of the Budapest final and I hope it's just random, " Mourinho said. Rangers beat Fenerbahce on penalties to reach Europa League quarters Can English teams win all three European competitions? "Since that final, since my suspension, the things that happened to us - we didn't play Champions League because of a penalty on 120th-minute that only the fourth official saw. "Today, we come here and the VAR is considered one of the best VARs. He didn't see one of three penalties. I just hope it's random. I paid for the suspension and I hope that it's over. I pray that this is just bad luck. " Mourinho said that "the fourth official was not arrogant like the referee", Norwegian Espen Eskas, saying that he himself was calm while "it was difficult to control" his bench watching some of the decisions back on their laptops. Despite the 3-1 win in Istanbul and never before having lost at home to a Turkish side, Rangers were understandably wary of a side full of talented if ageing star names and led by such an experienced and wily manager. So it proved as two goals from Sebastian Szymanski consigned Rangers to a fourth successive home defeat for the first time in their history after domestic losses to St Mirren, Queen's Park and Motherwell. "We deserved to win over 90 minutes, we deserved to win after 120 minutes, we were the best team by far, " Mourinho said. "In the first match, I was honest and I had enough to say we made mistakes, we deserved to lose, but in this match I also have to be honest and say we were the best team by far. "The ref and the VAR decided that we should go to penalties. " Mourinho also noted that his former side, Roma, had lost to Athletic Bilbao, who will be Rangers' next opponents. "In football everything is possible, but I played against Bilbao in the group stage, " he said. "Bilbao is a stronger team and the final is in Bilbao. "I don't know what happened to Roma, but after 10 minutes, Roma were playing with 10 men. So I think, if Rangers do it against Bilbao, it will be phenomenal. "Congratulations to Rangers, but I think my team deserves everything from me. I'm proud of them. " Hamilton 12th as Norris fastest in Melbourne practice Rangers beat Fenerbahce on penalties to reach Europa League quarters 'Perfect captain' Fernandes 'sometimes needs to trust team-mates' Preview an upcoming epic crime saga starring Sean Bean Dark doppelganger thriller set in post-war England Bob Mortimer joins the comedy panel show The toxic waste scandal that shattered a community Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC When Romanov picked Rix - and the Hearts team 'Scotland is about to lay king to rest. Sleep well, my hero' Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? The squinting kid who grew into giant of global game Can English teams win all three European competitions? The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout To Free Hit or not in gameweek 29? FPL tips & team of week Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything' How much do you remember about Super Saturdays? Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund. Video Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund 'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out. Video'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out Will PSG tie provide Champions League redemption for Emery? 'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling Who plays who in Champions League quarter-finals? Poignant Cheltenham double dedicated to late jockey 'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Video'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Why is Donnarumma so good at saving penalties? 'Nunez not to blame - but you felt his miss carried more weight' Man Utd's new stadium - 11 key questions Does Verstappen fear Russell but not Norris? F1 Q&A From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe. Video Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe 'Some Man Utd players not good enough & overpaid' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.