The Benfica supporters are cautioned about the ‘huge disadvantage’ that Rangers’ standing as legitimate heavyweights brings.

Benfica has received internal warnings on Rangers’ trophy-laden status, which highlights the threats Philippe Clement’s team poses.

A well-known Portuguese newspaper waxed poetic about the Ibrox team’s current prowess, which is supported by their 55 league titles, second only to Linfield in European football. The straightforward message of A Bola to Benfica supporters is this: even though we may be the best team in our own nation, Rangers have won 17 league titles, which puts us at a significant disadvantage. “Rangers and Benfica bring together two of the clubs with the most national champion titles, but in this chapter in the history of world football, the Reds’ disadvantage is still considerable,” the Portuguese publication stated.

Naturally, Roger Schmidt’s team doesn’t need any more psychological obstacles to overcome; Rangers has had them in three straight Europa League games, but the men in red have always managed to escape with a draw. However, they can’t continue to rely on good fortune in the current environment.

Following their disappointing draws with the Light Blues and losses to Sporting and Porto, Schmidt and company have managed to negotiate a tenuous truce with their supporters seven days ago. However, there’s a real feeling that Rangers’ recent dominance over Portuguese teams is influencing people who are desperate for Benfica to win in Glasgow. The Ibrox team wants to win at home against Benfica, just like they did the two times they played Braga and Porto.

Rangers supporters are expecting for the customary at Ibrox despite the contentious 5.45pm kickoff time that has people racing to the stadium. The stakes are high.

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