Is Rangers vs Benfica on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s European fixture

Tom Kershaw
Thursday 26 November 2020 19:12 GMT
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Alfredo Morelos celebrates after scoring to break the Rangers European goals record
Alfredo Morelos celebrates after scoring to break the Rangers European goals record (AFP via Getty Images)

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Rangers host Benfica at Ibrox this evening in the Europa League.

The sides played out a breathtaking draw in their first group stage meeting earlier this month, with Rangers denied a brilliant victory by Darwin Nunez in the dying stages in Portugal.

Tonight’s game will be key in deciding which team will top the group, with the pair currently level on seven points, both with two wins and a draw in their campaigns so far.

READ MORE: Who is through to the Champions League knockout rounds?

Rangers have all the momentum, though, and remarkably remain unbeaten this season. They have scored 12 goals in their last two game alone and boast a commanding lead in the Scottish Premier League, while Benfica have stumbled to successive defeats in their last two outings.

Here is everything you need to know:

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 8pm at Ibrox on 26 November.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 3 and will also be available on the BT Sport app.

What is the team news?

Rangers have almost a full squad at their disposal, with Kemar Roofe pushing for a starting position having come off the bench when the two sides last met.

Former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is suspended, while Darwin Nunez and Julian Weigl have not travelled after testing positive for coronavirus. Jean-Clair Todibo, Andre Almeida, Nuno Tavares and Pedrinho remain sidelined.

Predicted line-ups

Rangers: McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic; Arfield, Jack, Kamara; Hagi, Morelos, Kent

Benfica: Vlachodimos; Goncalves, Jardel, Vertonghen, Grimaldo; Rafa, Pires, Taarabt, Everton; Pizzi; Seferovic

What are the odds?

Rangers - 6/5

Benfica - 23/10

Draw -  13/5

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