Who will win Rangers vs Benfica? Our writers predict the Europa League last 16 showdown at Ibrox

It's set to be another huge European night at Ibrox as Rangers bid to reach the quarter-finals at the expense of Benfica.

The two sideslock horns in Govan in a 5.45pm evening kick-off with the huge prize of a spot in the last eight up for grabs. Last week they shared four goals in a 2-2 draw with Tom Lawrence and Dujon Sterling bagging the goals for Philippe Clement's men. They followed up that big result by dumping Hibs out of the Scottish Cup to set up a semi-final showdown with Hearts. The games keep coming thick and fast for the Light Blues and this one is right up there!

Clement has some injury concerns ahead facing the Portuguese giants but has also been boosted by Todd Cantwell's return to training. The Europa League has delivered some huge memorable occasions over recent times, especially on home turf, for Rangers and the fans will once again play a key role as they look to roar their heroes over the line and into the hat for Friday's draw. Here's how Record Sport's writers see the match going as they make their big predictions on how the night will shake out.

Philippe Clement’s side are looking a little leggy and short on numbers but Ibrox has a knack of lifting this Rangers side to new heights on nights like this. Benfica hardly sparkled at the Estádio da Luz and under the bright lights in Glasgow, the home side will look to leave the Portuguese outfit in the shade targeting a backline that looks distinctly beatable.

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Europa League Thursdays under the lights at Ibrox have become a recent phenomenon. And this feels like one to add to the list. Yes, Benfica have quality all over the pitch and, true, even if they’ve been struggling for form they ought to have enough to get through this