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Alfredo Morelos has written his name into the record books after UEFA confirmed the 14 goals he has scored during Rangers\u2019 run to the last 32 of the Europa League is the biggest haul for a single player in European competition before Christmas.<\/p>\n
The Ibrox hitman topped the scoring charts for the group stages as he helped Steven Gerrard\u2019s team seal a place in the first knockout round with his haul of six goals.<\/p>\n
That follows the eight goals the Colombian netted during qualifying \u2013 and he needs just four more to match a benchmark set by compatriot Radamel Falcao.<\/p>\n
Governing body UEFA has checked back through its records and says he already sits joint sixth in the table for the most goals scored in Europe during a single season.<\/p>\n
Falcao set the current record of 18 as he fired Porto to Europa League glory in 2011.<\/p>\n
Morelos will hope to take a step closer to equaling his international team-mate\u2019s tally when Rangers face Braga in their clash at Ibrox on February 20.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old hit his 27th goal in all competitions during Sunday\u2019s 2-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win at Motherwell but his celebrations were quickly cut short as he was sent off for aiming an inflammatory gesture at the home support.<\/p>\n
It was a return to bad habits for a player who has largely brushed up his act after being dismissed five times last season.<\/p>\n
But boss Gerrard has no doubts his talisman will learn his lesson.<\/p>\n
Speaking after his side\u2019s win at Fir Park, he said: \u201cAlfredo was unplayable. Unplayable.<\/p>\n
\u201c(The red card) is a setback, he knows that, we know that. But let\u2019s not forget how much of an improvement there has been.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will reset him and I\u2019m sure he will be fine because he hates missing football matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure he hates getting punished in the pocket so hopefully he will get back on the horse and continue to improve in that area.\u201d<\/p>\n