Benfica advance to Europa League quarter-finals

Lurdes C. da Silva, O Jornal
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Benfica advanced today to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, after eliminating Rangers, of Scotland, on a 3-2 aggregate score.

Benfica beat Rangers, 1-0, at Ibrox Stadium in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, after the two teams battled to a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.

Benfica's João Neves, left, and Rangers' Nicolas Raskin challenge for the ball during the Europa League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Rangers FC and SL Benfica at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Benfica's João Neves, left, and Rangers' Nicolas Raskin challenge for the ball during the Europa League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Rangers FC and SL Benfica at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, March 14, 2024. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

Benfica reached the last eight of Europa League thanks to a goal by Rafa in the 67th minute.

The draw for the quarterfinals and semifinals of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League will take place Friday, March 15 in Nyon, Switerzland.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Benfica advance to Europa League quarter-finals