Steven Gerrard’s side had already splashed their way past Standard Liege in Belgium and Alfredo Morelos gave them a 1-0 win over Polish side Lech Poznan at Ibrox last week.
Tonight it was the turn of the top seeds in the section – Benfica – to host the SPFL Premiership leaders and the early evening kick-off didn’t disappoint.
A red card, six goals and a great Rangers performance either side of two blunders at the back was compulsive viewing. Here’s how the visitors rated in the enthralling draw.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
1. Allan McGregor - 6
Conceded three times but no fault at any. Not called upon too often otherwise. Photo: Gualter Fatia - SNS Group
2. Borna Barisic - 8
Tested more defensively and showed that side to his game as well as ability going forward. Not quite as prolific in deliveries but almost supplied Aribo for third with typically great ball. Non-stop running and intelligent movement added to Rangers' forward play. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
3. James Tavernier - 8
Captain created the equaliser with a fantastic run to stay onside then laid on Morelos' club record goal with a brilliant run and low cross. Photo: Rico Brouwer
4. Connor Goldson - 7
So unfortunate for the opener. Began spraying passes around and while calm at the back, distribution was real asset to Rangers but could have cut out pass for final goal. Photo: Gualter Fatia - SNS Group