Rangers crashed out of the Europa League after a 1-0 residence defeat to Benfica, exiting Europe’s second-tier competitors 2-3 on mixture.
Philippe Clement’s aspect had been filled with confidence after a dramatic 2-2 attract Lisbon within the first leg and had the most effective of the primary half because the rain lashed down at Ibrox.
Cyriel Dessers got here near opening the scoring earlier than the guests took benefit of some poor defending.
Rafa Silva pounced on a ball on the midway line and raced clear earlier than firing previous Jack Butland. The offside flag was up however the aim was awarded after a prolonged VAR examine.
The outcome sends Benfica into Friday’s quarter-remaining draw whereas Rangers’ consideration returns to home duties and their bid to clinch the Scottish Premiership title.
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Sunday seventeenth March 11:00am
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Rangers return to Scottish Premiership motion on Sunday because the leaders go to Dundee; kick-off 12pm, stay on Sky Sports.
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