Dado'sMulls 2,625 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 They're a massive club with great history on the European stage, millions upon millions worth of talent and playing on their own patch, so they might get a shot on target.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valance1690 3,852 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Honestly wouldn't mind if we put both Benfica games to the side, concentrate on beating Hamilton/Aberdeen then focus on Liege at home Alot of fixtures coming thick and fast now, perfect storm for injuries which could derail the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rolle 514 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I dont think the EL games hinder our progress domestically, on the contrary they keep us sharp and allow game time across the squad. I for one desperately want us to do our best in Europe, it brings us credibility and money. We can fight on all fronts and we are already looking good to progress so we need to go as far as we can in this competition. This is a big test for us and one we should be eager to do well in. Let's think about Hamilton on Friday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 When you think about it Rangers and Benfica have a few things in common. Both have to share a city with Orcs who play in green and white hoops and inhabit the east end of their cities. Both are top of the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,332 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Amazing that we've never once played them in Europe. One of those teams i'd have been sure about playing if asked this time yesterday. Will be a tough ask against them but anything we get is a bonus as long as everyone is fit and ready for next Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I forgot both managed by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,155 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 This will be a very difficult game for us.. we will have to be incredibly organised and not make any mistakes. We also have to take any chance we get. We are capable of these things.. lets do this!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow argyle 1,093 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Rangers_no1 said: We should be looking for 3 points at home, imo mate. Of course many are solely interested in 55 this season and I understand that, but I don't know how so many think Benfica are at a much higher level than us, I confess I don't watch or even check on Portuguese football, but I do know we were a match for Porto last season and even if Benfica are better than Porto this season, we are also a stronger team this season, so I expect to take something from them over 2 legs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,317 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 We are better suited to teams who have a go and underestimate our counter attack. Fingers crossed this is how Benfica set up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,830 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 10 hours ago, G.E.C. said: First meeting between two historic football teams. Live on BT Sport 3, 1755 KO. McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic; Arfield, Davis, Kamara; Roofe, Morelos, Kent First official meeting but we have previous history of playing them in friendlies (been decades though). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,515 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, chris182 said: We are better suited to teams who have a go and underestimate our counter attack. Fingers crossed this is how Benfica set up. Benfica are a good team. Our defence will have to do a hard shift. We should be aiming for 3 points. More than capable on a good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,669 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Rangers_no1 said: Also signed Otamendi who's shit and lost Diaz and Vinicius. Two of their best players. The latter was top scorer in the league for Benfica. Porto won the league last year and we took 4 points from them. PAOK beat Benfica in the CL qualifiers this summer. Benfica are around the same level as Porto and are beatable especially Ibrox, some are definitely overrating them. It’s the same with most teams we play in Europe tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 31,031 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: It’s the same with most teams we play in Europe tbf Take a draw over there mate. We looked a bit weary v Killie towards the last 20 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,669 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hadron Collider said: Take a draw over there mate. We looked a bit weary v Killie towards the last 20 mins. Absolutely mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Benfica are a decent team probably as good as Leverkusen but I still think this team is capable of taking a point- we shouldn’t be too down hearted with a loss of course but after going to Porto and braga and not losing either game there should be no fear from our players. fancy 1-2 for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,815 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I'd be delighted with a point, but even that is going to be a tough ask. In honesty its a free hit, I'm far more focused on the Hamilton game, thats the important one this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 74,202 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Morelos to body that Otamendi jobber. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Benfica spent a lot of money (85M) in the window. They will have improved but so have we. They lost their CL qualifier so can be got at. A draw away and a win at home and we qualify from the group with 2 games to go. We are capable of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iakona 2,261 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Morelos will be pivotal on Thursday I feel. Certainly a match that will allow him to raise his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 This game will let us know how far we have improved this season. A well earned point or more will demonstrate that we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 11,373 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 John Lima is a tarrier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brubear 2,927 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Would be a great game to get another clean sheet in, even if it was a boring 0-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 11,373 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Point would be a very good result for us over there. Think theyll be too strong for us though. Like others have said its a bit of a free hit this one. Dont see anyone else going there and winning in this group! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,407 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think we'll handle ourselves just fine over there. 1-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye 1,039 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 hours ago, JackAlex93 said: John Lima is a tarrier Agreed , sometimes he speaks perfect English then forgets himself and sounds like something out of 'Allo 'Allo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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