13 cracking Rangers photos from Benfica as Ibrox man decks superstar and mascot twist provides amusement

Rangers faced off against Benfica in the Europa League and some cracking photos have landed.

Rangers have put themselves into a strong position in the Europa League with a 2-2 draw against Benfica in their round of 16 first leg tie.

Tom Lawrence headed the Light Blues into an early first half lead in Lisbon before controversy struck. A penalty was awarded to the hosts after John Souttar appeared to head the ball onto his own arm, with Angel Di Maria converting after a VAR review.

Dujon Sterling put Rangers ahead before the break and an inexplicable Connor Goldson header beyond Jack Butland into his own net restored parity for a second time. Despite that, the Light Blues will be pleased with the result against a side who have not lost on home soil in the Europa League before.

Snappers were placed around the ground to capture the best of the action with some cracking photos dropping in. Glasgow World takes a look at 13 of the best of them ahead of next week's return leg at Ibrox.

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