Philippe Clement shock at Rangers Europa League final talk as he reveals Ibrox atmosphere that tops the lot

Philippe Clement has challenged the Rangers support to blow the roof off Ibrox and help bomb Benfica out of the Europa League.

The Gers gaffer and his side welcome the Portuguese giants to Glasgow on Thursday evening for the second leg of their last 16 clash, with the tie delicately balanced at 2-2. The big Belgian has only been in charge of the Light Blues for five months but admits he’s already struggling to pick his favourite moment standing in the Govan dugout. But he hopes there will be a new leading contender after the epic showdown with the Eagles.

Clement - who is set to be boosted by the return of Todd Cantwell - said: ”That's a difficult question because we have already had a lot of special moments. That's maybe the most difficult question I have been asked in five months! When I first arrived, the welcome I got was special. But I think in terms of the challenge and an electric atmosphere, I would say our game at home to Sparta Prague.

"We knew we were playing a really good team and we had to beat them. Also, maybe because just a few weeks before, there was not electric atmosphere in the stadium. So it was a big change. For this game, I hope that the fans surprise me. I think if we can qualify for the next round, they can blow the roof off the building.

"We are going to need the fans in every second of the game. And we’re going to need the fans to stay positive and keep pushing until the last second. I say that because we are a team that can score two goals in a few minutes, as we have proved a few times against the likes of Hearts.”

UEFA chiefs admitted this week they are bracing themselves for an “extremely challenging” situation should Clement’s side go all the way to reach this year’s final in Dublin. But