Rangers: UEFA responds to impossible Europa League developments at Ibrox.

According to the Scottish Daily Mail, Rangers has received a reaction from UEFA, who claim that the Gers’ Europa League match against Benfica at Ibrox cannot be played at a later time.

The newspaper stated in its print edition on Saturday (24 February, page 111) that UEFA had required that the Light

Blues’ home leg of their tie with Benfica begin at 5:45pm to meet the competition’s broadcast requirements.

Rangers expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision via their official channels on Friday (23 February),

but the European governing body has stressed that the game cannot be played at 8:00pm.

When will Rangers face Benfica at Ibrox in the Europa League?

Rangers and their supporters were naturally dissatisfied with UEFA’s decision when it was announced on Friday,

as the earlier kick-off time will prevent many fans from making the trek to Ibrox.

Philippe Clement’s side has been in fantastic form since the Belgian arrived in Glasgow, and the crowd has rallied around their new manager,

but UEFA’s recent move has made it more difficult for supporters to do so on European nights.

While it is obvious that there are television commitments to fulfill,

which are extremely advantageous to the Gers financially, it does appear odd that this match could not have been televised but only in the later slot of matches.

No matter what time the game starts, Ibrox will be rocking, and the fans will be fully behind their club as they attempt to book their place in the Europa League quarterfinals,

while Clement and his side continue to eye the potential of a quadruple this season.

In other Rangers news, Clement has offered an update on Todd Cantwell’s fitness ahead of the Gers’ match against Hearts.

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