Rangers v Benfica: ‘Quite incredible’ Ibrox prediction amid disbelief on Philippe Clement

The fear of playing in front of the Ibrox crowd on a European night has made Derek Ferguson “anxious” but sure that Rangers can defeat Benfica.

Despite having a number of fitness concerns, Philippe Clement is coming into tonight’s (March14) second leg of the Europa League last 16 following a solid 2-2 draw in Lisbon last week. However, Ferguson believes that the manager’s skill and the support of the home crowd will win a close match.
The former Gers midfielder hopes the “quite incredible” Glasgow atmosphere on a European night will have a negative influence on the visitors, but he also acknowledges that the manager has lifted Rangers to “unbelievable” heights since taking over.

Speaking only about o He stated to Ibrox News, “I’m nervous.” When Rangers is playing at home, I always feel secure, and that confidence stems from the manager in charge.

However, I’m not sure. You must attend a nighttime European match at Ibrox. It’s really amazing. Do the players receive a lift? Of course, it’s amazing.

Because they’re still a good [team], you hope it gives the opponents a little bit of fear. Benfica, undoubtedly, didn’t give their finest performance. They still pose a threat because their players are talented.

Tonight, we must perform to the best of our abilities, and I believe the support of the fans will enable us to do so. That’s what the supporters make us feel.

“It will be difficult, With all that has happened in terms of injuries since the beginning of the season, it will be close, but I believe we will just edge it. That will be amazing to be in the quarterfinals. Incredible.

“Do I feel confident? I have no doubt that we will succeed. Though I’m a little nervous, I believe we could succeed, so fingers crossed.

Benfica will lose to Rangers in front of a unique Ibrox crowd.
Two years ago, under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, there were many memorable evenings at Ibrox during the run-up to the final in Seville, where major European clubs were crushed.

Although it will undoubtedly be difficult, there is a sense that something special is developing for this team under Clement, with one trophy won and and three further tasks are underway.

One of those might end here, but the Belgian has already demonstrated that he is capable of producing significant results in this competition with a draw at Benfica and a fantastic triumph at Real Betis to lead the group.

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