Rangers could qualify for the knockout rounds of the Europa League if they beat Benfica at Ibrox later this week. Steven Gerrard’s side go into the match high in confidence after thrashing Aberdeen 4-0 but their opponents are not in such good form.

The Portuguese outfit have suffered defeats in their last two league games and scraped a 1-0 win against lowly USC Paredes at the weekend in the Portuguese Cup with a much-changed side.

Combined with injuries and positive virus tests, Rangers couldn’t be playing their opponents at a better time, but they will still have some quality players on show.

Press the next page as we identify Benfica’s four key threats that the Gers will have to be wary of.