Rangers Break Celtic Heart after Agreeing Deal for Arsenal star
While Alfredo Morelos returns to scoring goals for Santos, the player that the former Rangers striker replaced is
making big plays against Benfica, a Europa League rival.
For the Brazilian powerhouses, 27-year-old Colombian firebrand Morelos scored two goals in three games.
They want to bounce back from their first-ever demotion.
But as Rangers advance, they might have to play against the player Alfredo Morelos is trying to replace as the Benfica
attacker Marcos Leonardo.
The Brazilian striker, who cost roughly $20 million (£15.7 million) to sign, is already establishing his value in
Portugal as he makes his first appearance on the continent.
Marcos Leonardo will play for Benfica against Rangers.
Marcos Leonardo, a January arrival at Benfica,
is one of the forwards Rangers should be wary of. Has already scored four goals for the Liga Portugal leaders.
At the Estadio de Luz, the Brazilian joins an attacking-minded group that includes Rafa, Joao Mario, Arthur Cabral,
David Neres, and Casper Tengstedt.
The attacking line of the Rangers showed off their strength over the weekend, but they have no fear of anyone as they
want to go to the Europa League quarterfinals.
Just another challenge for the Ibrox club to overcome is Marco Leonardo,
with the drama heightened by the young player’s exorbitant price tag and media attention.
With a Round of 16 encounter against Rangers approaching, Leonardo made his debut in the Europa League in
Portugal by substituting in the crucial 2-1 victory against Toulouse.
Germany will relish their Europa League opportunities.
Philippe Clement claims that Rangers are the “underdogs” in this Europa League matchup,
but Benfica are far from unbeatable.
Rangers could be feeling confident about their chances of beating the Portuguese despite losing to Real Sociedad and
Inter Milan in their Champions League group.
The Ibrox team has a never-say-die mentality thanks to Philippe Clement, and their triumph over Real Betis and
following run to the 2022 Europa League Final in Seville will give them hope.
Rangers, under Marcos Leonardo’s leadership or not, won’t be alarmed by Benfica’s coming in a fascinating Europa
League match that anybody can pick.
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