‘I don’t see why not’ Rangers backed to pull off huge Benfica Europa League result as pundit insists

Though they have a difficult challenge ahead of them, the Light Blues are predicted to win.

It is expected that Rangers will achieve a spectacular victory and eliminate Benfica from the Europa League.

The Light Blues were fortunate to avoid two true heavyweights in AS Roma and AC Milan during the round of 16, but they could have had an easier time getting past the Portuguese powerhouses. They will obviously need to perform at their highest level over the course of two legs, but they have enjoyed some incredible success in Europe lately.

It was an incredible journey to reach the championship final two years ago, defeating teams like RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund along the way. Additionally, Portuguese opposition was defeated in the form of Braga in the quarterfinals, but Benfica is a more formidable opponent.

Before playing the second leg at Ibrox one week later, the Gers go to Lisbon on Thursday.

Porto defeated Benfica the previous evening, therefore they won’t be into this match at full strength, McManus told PLZ Soccer. You would expect the Rangers to win the tie at a crowded Ibrox if they could manage to get over there and obtain a result to stay in it.

Neil Lennon responded to a question by saying, “I don’t see why not. Although Benfica isn’t the same team as it was four or five years ago, they are still a very strong rival. However, whether you advance or not, as a Rangers player you want to participate in these matches and you will come out stronger.”

Lennon, however, reacted tactfully when asked to make a prediction, saying, “Benfica for me, just.”

McManus continued, saying, “If you had asked me on Friday, I would have answered Rangers, but their performance against Motherwell has caused a problem,

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