Worrying statistics where Rangers need to improve to avoid Benfica barrage

Worrying statistics where Rangers need to improve to avoid Benfica barrage

When Philippe Clement states that Rangers are the underdogs to defeat Benfica and go to the Europa League quarterfinals, he is not playing mind games.

The fact that there are none in the Light Blues lineup indicates exactly what we are up against. The manager of the Gers is not a moron. In the end, only one team can call upon World Cup champions.

There is one key area where Clement will want to see his Rangers team improve from the first leg if we are to beat Benfica at Ibrox.

The crucial area of attack for Rangers versus Benfica
We were never going to travel to Portugal and defeat such a well-resourced side, but we probably gave it our best shot.

Although Jack Butland made a few excellent saves, Clement can find some solace in the knowledge that the two Benfica goals were not just the product of pure chance.

Midfield was one area where Rangers fell short of their potential in the match against Benfica.

Tom Lawrence and Mohamed Diomande made a significant impact up front, but we can’t afford to be as careless at Ibrox.

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