Simon Jordan delivers ‘dissatisfied’ Rangers verdict v Benfica live on talkSPORT.

Simon Jordan has reacted live on air after Rangers drew 2-2 against Benfica in the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday 7 March.

Tom Lawrence’s headed opener was cancelled out by an Angel Di Maria penalty before Dujon Sterling slammed home in added time during the first half.

A Connor Goldson own goal was the only goal in the second half, with the Gers travelling back to Ibrox with a draw, ready for the second leg on Thursday 14 March.

Speaking live via talkSPORT on Friday (8 March, 10:13am), Jordan said: “I think we have to focus on Rangers’ achievement. Rangers were in a situation where they could have gone on to win the game.

“I’m a huge admirer of Clement, I think it’s great for the Scottish Premiership that they’re competing in Europe, in meaningful competitions.

“To go over there, and nearly come away with victory, they will probably be dissatisfied to get a draw against a team second in their league.”

Can Philippe Clement lead Rangers to Europa League glory?

Having started to lead the pack two times against the Portuguese goliaths, Clement will most likely be disheartened not to guarantee the success in that frame of mind of the second leg at Ibrox.

Be that as it may, a draw is positively not the most terrible result, as Chief Association outfits Brighton and Hove Albion and West Ham Joined found out.

With the full support of the Ibrox swarm in the return installation, the Officers crew will be sure that they can progress from the round of 16 and hold Benfica back from demolishing a splendid excursion up until this point.

Regardless of losing their past two matches, 2-1 to Donning CP and 5-0 to FC Porto, Benfica are as yet an exceptionally perilous side in Europe and were never misjudged in front of the first tie.

Clement will stay careful about the forthcoming opposite apparatus, yet ought to likewise feel a slight certainty going into the match, particularly in the event that they can defeat Hibernian in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday 10 Walk.