Neither got the result they desired in very different fashion. The pressure on Neil Lennon has increased further following the demoralising 4-1 loss to Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic leaving the side out of Europe. At Ibrox, Rangers blew a two-goal lead to Benfica for the second time running with the game finishing 2-2 but Steven Gerrard's men are still in a strong position to reach the knockout stages once again.
Focus now switches to the weekend with the Betfred Cup last-16 with games across Saturday and Sunday.
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9. Gerrard looks at positives
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is concentrating on the positives of the club's 2-2 draw with Benfica despite letting a two-goal lead to slip late on. He said: "We are playing against top players in a top team. Benfica shouldn't be in the Europa League - they should be in the Champions League. They spent a lot of money in the summer and they will be disappointed to be here." (Various) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group