Proud Barry Ferguson revealed Rangers spent less than an hour training for their formation change against Fenerbahce.
The Ibrox interim boss changed to a three-at-the-back formation for the Europa League tie in Istanbul.
And it paid off as goals from Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny saw Rangers claim a 3-1 victory in Turkiye.
"I wouldn't say I outfoxed him.
"We went a way tonight that I thought would get us a result.
"The boys haven't played it before this season and we only spent one...not even an hour on it.
"They took the information on, they went out there and certainly gave a performance that I have got to be proud of."
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On the result, he added: "I'm proud of the boys because they have come through a lot this season.
"Certainly, tonight they were excellent so they deserve a lot of credit."
Rangers now take the 3-1 lead back to Glasgow for the second leg next Thursday. Ferguson is well aware of the struggles his side have faced playing at home but vowed he will have them ready to compete for a spot in the quarter-final.
"As you know, Ibrox has been a problem," he said.
"We will enjoy tonight, I will give the boys a couple of days off, that is well earned, and then we will try and fix that problem.
"I just want to go and enjoy this moment. Then, as I said in the dressing room, we need to be ready for next Thursday, but I will tell you something, I will have them ready."
