Rangers are preparing for a hotly-anticipated round of 16 clash against Benfica in the Europa League tonight. Before the Light Blues take to the pitch, let's take a look back at how they have fared against teams from Portugal in major European competitions previously.
Interestingly, while Rangers have played the other two of Portugal's big three - Porto and Sporting CP - on multiple occasions, they have only squared off against Benfica twice in their history, with both encounters taking place in the same season (2020/21). Will this prove to be a factor when the two teams come to blows?
1. 1971/72 Cup Winner's Cup - Vs Sporting CP
Final score (two legs): 6-6 (Rangers won on away goals)
2. 1983/84 Cup Winners' Cup - Vs Porto
Final score (two legs): 2-2 (Rangers lost on away goals)
3. 1986/87 UEFA Cup - Vs Boavista
Final score (two legs): 3-1
4. 2004/05 UEFA Cup - Vs Maritimoo
Final score (two legs): 1-1 (Rangers won on penalties)