On 12 September 2009, Bougherra was shown two yellows in the same minute against Motherwell at Fir Park, in doing so giving away a penalty. On 16 September 2009, he scored a solo goal in the 77th minute to make it 1–1 against VfB Stuttgart in the group stage of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, earning Rangers a point.
On September 12, 2009, Bougherra received two yellow cards within a single minute while playing against Motherwell at Fir Park. This resulted in a penalty being awarded. On September 16, 2009, he scored a solo goal in the 77th minute against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League group stage, securing a draw for Rangers.