Rangers Ready for Benfica Showdown: Clement Confident of European Success

Rangers manager Philippe Clement is optimistic about his team’s chances against Benfica, believing a victory at Ibrox to advance to the Europa League quarter-finals would make waves across Europe. Despite acknowledging Benfica’s formidable squad, Clement draws confidence from fan support and Rangers’ determination to surpass expectations.

Key players like Todd Cantwell will be available for selection while Benfica will miss left-back Juan Bernat. Rangers captain James Tavernier expresses confidence in the team’s home performance and emphasizes their hunger for success. Benfica manager Roger Schmidt anticipates a competitive match and stresses readiness for any outcome. Previous encounters between the two teams have ended in draws with both sides showing their scoring prowess.