The Scottish champions weren’t at their best in Portugal last week and were perhaps fortunate not to be further behind heading into the return leg.
A last-four tie against either RB Leipzig of Germany or Atalanta of Italy await the winners as Rangers target end-of-season silverware.
GlasgowWorld predicts how Rangers will line up against Carlos Carvalhal’s Braga side on Thursday:
On the bench: McLaughlin (GK), Barisic, Lundstram, Sands, Arfield, Sakala, Diallo, Wright, Kamara
GlasgowWorld predicts how Rangers will line up against Carlos Carvalhal’s Braga side on Thursday:
5. CALVIN BASSEY - (LB)
Left-sided defender was rested at the weekend but is favoured to start in place of Borna Barisic on form Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. STEVEN DAVIS - (RCM)
His vast experience of competing in Europe could prove vital in this game. Might be 37 and has had his injury troubles this season but remains a key player Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. RYAN JACK - (CM)
Another player who sat out of Sunday’s Premiership clash in Paisley with this game in mind. Cut a frustrated figure during last week’s first-leg Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
8. JOE ARIBO - (LCM)
Capable of playing wide in the attack. Not been at his best in recent months but another big game player GVB can rely on Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group