Russell Martin responds to Rangers friendly red card
Rangers, however, bounced back in the second half with goals from Danilo and Findlay Curtis, ending the game in a 2-2 draw.
Martin was dismissed for arguing with the fourth official after Rangers were not awarded a penalty for a potential handball by Boro's Luke Ayling in the first half.
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Martin said after the match: "I think we should've had a penalty.
"The fourth official can definitely help the officials.
"I'm a passionate guy.
"I probably overstepped the mark, and I enjoyed watching the game from the stands in the second half.
"It was a good view from there, actually.
"I went and apologised to the official [after].
"I need to get used to how it works up here compared to down the road."
Rangers will be back in action midweek as they travel to face Panathinaikos in the return leg of their second-round Champions League qualifier.
Martin's men hold a 2-0 aggregate lead.
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