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Allan McGregor's role in the second Benfica goal into question. The Ibrox legend insists Filip Helander has to take a lot of blame but believes there are question marks over the Rangers goalkeeper for the second goal.

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Steven Gerrard slams Rangers stars after Benfica collapse as Ibrox boss insists they 'deserved' disappointment

Rangers players for failing to see out a comfortable lead over 10-man Benfica and told them they only have themselves to blame. The Ibrox boss was left angry with his players after they threw away a two goal lead in Lisbon but he did shower praise on them for their 'scintillating' football during the game.Rangers started miserably with an own goal from Connor Goldson before they turned the game on its head.

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5 talking points as Rangers blow Benfica lead despite Alfredo Morelos record strike

Rangers record books. It looked at that stage like the points were in the bag but a defensive howler allowed Rafa Silva to put the hosts within touching distance.And Rangers didn't have the game management to see it out as substitute Darwin Nunez grabbed a 91st minute leveller.They may have been down to 10 men but Rangers should still have been alert - Benfica simply to not lose at the Estadio da Luz.In 92 European matches they'd been beaten just 17 times on their own patch before tonight - and never in this competition.With a record like that it was always going to be a difficult task for Rangers and it became even more of an uphill struggle when a previously rock solid defence went to pieces inside the first two minutes.

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Steven Gerrard's press conference in full as Rangers boss names the aspect that's left him 'gutted' ahead of Benfica test

Rangers' Europa League clash with Benfica.The Premiership table toppers take on Jorge Jesus' side at the Estádio da Luz on Thursday after winning their opening two group stage matches against Standard Liege and Lech Poznan.The hosts haven't lost a match any of their 23 home matches in the competition, winning 19 and drawing four.Gerrard, however, believes "records are there to be broken".Here's every word the Ibrox boss said at today's press conference.“I don’t think it makes sense to give my tactics and my game plan away but we come here in confident mood, we’ve started the season ever so well.“This is a game that we’re really looking forward to but at the same time it’s a huge challenge because Benfica are a fantastic team, really strong

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Steven Gerrard sends Rangers message as he calls on painful memories ahead of 'mouthwatering' Benfica double header

Steven Gerrard’s reign as captain of the kings of Europe when they dethroned Champions League holders Liverpool 14 years ago.But the Rangers boss is convinced his Light Blues stars can shine brightly in Lisbon’s Stadium of Light when the Group D rivals put their perfect records on the line.Gerrard twice suffered defeat as a Liverpool player in the Estadio da Luz with the most painful coming the season after the Miracle of Istanbul as they went down to the Portuguese giants at the last -16 stage.Ronald Koeman was Benfica boss at the time and a 1-0 home win was followed up by a shock 2-0 victory at Anfield as they piled on the misery for Gerrard and Co.The Ibrox boss faced them again four years later and despite going down 2-1 in Lisbon, they

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Rangers as they look to continue a fine start to the Europa League.Steven Gerrard 's men are hunting a third win from as many group games but they'll face a sterner test in the form of Portuguese giants Benfica.The Lisbon side have won five games from five in the Liga NOS and they're eyeing a record 24th unbeaten home game in the Europa League and its former incarnation, the UEFA Cup.There's even a possibility of something close to a bumper crowd on Thursday, as optimistic home manager Jorge Jesus has pleaded with authorities to let as many as 20,000 supporters into the Estadio da Luz.But this is a competition Gerrard has bossed even when the Light Blues have been struggling on the domestic front - yet they're now nine points clear in the

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Nicolas Otamendi bids emotional Man City farewell after sealing Benfica move

straight to your inboxNicolas Otamendi has bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after sealing a move to Benfica.The defender's five-year spell at City has come to an end as he heads to Portugal on a permanent deal, with Ruben Dias moving in the opposite direction.Otamendi made 210 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals along the way.

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Ruben Dias drops huge Manchester City transfer hint as he bids Benfica an emotional goodbye

Manchester City, after scoring in what could be his final game for Benfica. The 23-year-old centre-back looks set to join Pep Guardiola 's side, with reports in Portugal stating the Blues will pay €50millon upfront to Benfica plus €15million in bonuses Nicolas Otamendi could yet be included in any deal, but it appears the centre-back will play in the Premier League as he bid an emotional farewell to Benfica.

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Man City morning headlines as Pep Guardiola linked with transfer swoop for Juventus and Benfica defenders

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Bernardo Silva explains when he would like to leave Man City to return to Benfica

Bernardo Silva says he is fully committed towards Manchester City for the immediate future - but would like to return to Benfica before he is too old.

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