Benfica will be welcomed by Rangers, and our expected starting lineup includes some returning surprises.

The game is currently tied at 2-2 as the Gers enter the match at a packed Ibrox,

having proven they are more than capable of competing with the Portuguese.

Rangers, who last made it to the Europa League Final in Seville just two years ago,

have also shown that they are more than capable of doing so.

Benfica, who were eliminated from the Champions League this season,

are undoubtedly fierce opponents. Here, we get a sneak peek into Philippe Clement’s thoughts with a probable starting lineup for the match.
Benfica will visit Rangers in the Europa League.

Rangers’ back five has been looking more and more established lately, with Jack Butland—who is now waiting on word regarding a call-up to England—as the true number one.

Without a doubt, the top names on the team sheet are James Tavernier and Connor Goldson, while John Souttar has established himself as the vice captain of the Rangers’ preferred partner.

Ridvan Yilmaz has emerged as a left-back, with Borna Barisic seemingly on the verge of finalizing his departure at the end of the campaign.

John Lundstram may currently be listed as the #1 outfield player in the middle of the park, but the gifted Mohamed Diomande is not far behind him.

Todd Cantwell, a 26-year-old attacking midfielder, has also trained ahead of the game, and we are counting on him to start, with Tom Lawrence ready to contribute from the bench.

Cyriel Dessers will likely continue to lead the line in the final third, although former Benfica youth player Fabio Silva has been making an impression off the left in recent games.

We’re picking Rabbi Matondo, 23, to enter from the right side after he returned against the Hibs, casting serious doubt on his participation due to injuries sustained by Ross McCausland and Dujon Sterling.

Rangers predicted XI v Benfica – 4-2-3-1

GK – Jack Butland

DR – James Tavernier

DC – Connor Goldson

DC – John Souttar

DL – Ridvan Yilmaz

CDM – John Lundstram

CDM – Mohamed Diomande

RW – Rabbi Matondo

CAM – Todd Cantwell

LW – Fabio Silva

ST – Cyriel Dessers

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