Benfica host Scotland’s Rangers this Thursday in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16, a match in which they aim to make a positive response to their 5-0 defeat to Porto at the Dragao.
The return of the “red” emblem to UEFA tournaments comes after two defeats from rivals: from Porto in the I League, which also led to the loss of leadership, and from Sporting in the first leg of the Portuguese semi-final. Portuguese Cup (2-1).
Three years ago, also in the Europa League but in the group stage, Benfica and Rangers met each other twice and both times the result was a draw: 3-3 at the Estádio da Luz and 2-2 in Glasgow .
German Tobias Stieler has been appointed as the referee for Benfica’s home game against Rangers, who lead the Scottish Championship by two points ahead of rivals Celtic, in a match that kicks off at 20:00 at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.
On Wednesday, Sporting drew at home with Atalanta (1:1), also in the first match of the 1/8 finals.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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