Kick-off on 07.03.24 22:00.

In the round of 16 of the Europa League at Estádio da Luz, the first leg match between Benfica and Rangers will take place. The opponents previously met in the group stage of the 2020/21 tournament. In Lisbon, the hosts opened the scoring in the second minute but were reduced to ten men by the middle of the first half. Eventually, the Eagles avoided defeat in extra time, drawing 3-3. Rafa Silva contributed with a goal and an assist, while Tavernier provided two assists. The Glorious collected four points in Group D of the Champions League, facing Salzburg (0-2, 3-1), Inter (3-3, 0-1), and Real Sociedad (0-1, 1-3). In the previous Europa League round, the Reds eliminated Toulouse (2-1, 0-0). The Light Blues encountered Servette (2-1, 1-1) and PSV (2-2, 1-5) in the Champions League qualifiers. In Group C, the Teddy Bears played against Betis (1-0, 3-2), Sparta (0-0, 2-1), and Aris (1-2, 1-1).

You can watch the first leg match between Benfica and Rangers online on Megogo on March 7, 2024. The hosts have reached the round of 16 seven times since the early 2000s. In UEFA 2003/04, the reigning champions of Portugal were eliminated by Inter (0-0, 3-4 on penalties), and in the 2006/07 and 2010/11 seasons, they defeated PSG (3-1, 1-2 and 2-1, 1-1). In the Europa League 2009/10, the Lisbon team surpassed Marseille (1-1, 2-1), and in the 2012/13 campaign, they defeated Bordeaux (1-0, 3-2). In the 2013/14 season, the Reds advanced past Tottenham (2-2, 3-1), and in the 2018/19 competition, they defeated Dinamo Zagreb (0-1, 3-0 after extra time).

Rangers have also participated in the round of 16 the same number of times since the early 2000s. In the 2001/02 and 2006/07 tournaments, the Light Blues were eliminated by Feyenoord (1-1, 2-3) and Osasuna (0-1, 1-1). In UEFA 2007/08, the Teddy Bears defeated Werder Bremen (0-1, 2-0), and in the Europa League 2010/11, they were unable to overcome PSV (0-0, 0-1). In the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons, the Glasgow club was eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen (1-3, 0-1) and Slavia Prague (0-2, 1-1). Two years ago, the Scottish runners-up halted Red Star Belgrade (3-0, 1-2) in the round of 16.

To watch the match broadcast on Megogo, the transmission of the Europa League clash between Benfica and Rangers on March 7, 2024, is available with Sport, Maximal, or Maximal + Charity subscriptions. You can choose one of the presented tariffs. By subscribing, you gain access to video broadcasts of matches, an extensive library of movies, series, and cartoons, 300+ TV channels with pause and record options, including sports channels, as well as hundreds of audiobooks and podcasts.