Is Rangers v Benfica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Europa League fixture tonight
The tie is level after a 2-2 draw in Lisbon
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Your support makes all the difference.Rangers welcome Benfica to Ibrox tonight as they look to return to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
The tie is finely poised after a 2-2 draw in Lisbon last week, which saw Rangers twice take the lead before being pegged back by the Portuguese side.
Goals from Tom Lawrence and Dujon Sterling had put Rangers into the lead but Benfica twice equalised, first through World Cup winner Angel di Maria and then as Connor Goldson turned into his own net.
But manager Philippe Clement will hope Ibrox makes the difference as Rangers look to go on another European run. The Glasgow side reached the Europa League final in 2022, but were beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in Sevilla.
Here’s everything you need to know, while you can get the latest Europa League odds, here
When is Rangers vs Benfica?
The match will kick-off at the earlier time of 5:45pm on Thursday 14 March at Ibrox. Rangers criticised the kick-off time, but said the decision was made by Uefa and was out of their hands.
How can I watch it and what TV channel is it on?
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 4, with coverage starting from 5pm. Subscribers can also steam the match on Discovery+.
What is the Rangers team news?
Todd Cantwell is fit but Dujon Sterling, who scored in the first leg, will miss out after picking up an injury in the Scottish Cup win over Hibs.
Predicted line-ups
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Yilmaz; Diomande, Lundstram; Roofe, Lawrence, Silva; Dessers
Benfica: Trubin; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes; Neves, Luis; Neres, Silva, Di Maria; Cabral
Odds
Rangers: 19/10
Draw: 11/4
Benfica: 7/5
You can get the latest Europa League odds, here
Prediction
The Scottish side go through. Rangers 2-1 Benfica
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