Carlos Carvalhal insists Rangers Europa League run is 'good for society' as Braga boss lauds mutual achievement

Carlos Carvalhal knows clubs like SC Braga and Rangers shouldn’t be getting to the last four of the Europa League.

With the global game now a cash cow for the biggest, richest clubs on the continent, it’s not geared towards sides from Portugal and Scotland lifting trophies.

But Carvalhal insists their progress to the quarter-finals this season isn’t just good for football. He says it’s good for SOCIETY.

He’s holding up Braga and Rangers as shining examples of what can be achieved when the odds are stacked against you.

Irrespective of budgets, wages or the league they’re in, Carvalhal claims the two clubs have punched above their weight.

He’s adamant they’re doing it for the underdog – whether that’s in sport or in life itself.

On Thursday night, the former Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City coach will welcome Gio van Bronckhorst ’s side to the Estadio Municipal for a mouth-watering quarter-final first leg.

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And no matter who eventually reaches the semis, Carvalhal says Braga and Rangers have sent out a vital message with their displays in Europe this season.

While the Ibrox club have already seen off tournament favourites Borussia Dortmund, Carvalhal’s men knocked out French cracks Monaco in the