The 2008–09 season was a successful one for Rangers FC under Walter Smith. Domestically, they won the Scottish Premier League, finishing 4 points ahead of Celtic, reclaiming the title after two years. Rangers also lifted the Scottish Cup, defeating Falkirk 1–0 in the final thanks to a goal from Nacho Novo, completing a domestic double. In the Scottish League Cup, they exited in the quarter-finals to St Johnstone. European competition was disappointing: after reaching the UEFA Cup final the previous year, Rangers were eliminated in the Champions League qualifiers by FBK Kaunas. Despite that setback, the season was defined by domestic dominance.
