Steven Gerrard’s side had already splashed their way past Standard Liege in Belgium and Alfredo Morelos gave them a 1-0 win over Polish side Lech Poznan at Ibrox last week.
Tonight it was the turn of the top seeds in the section – Benfica – to host the SPFL Premiership leaders and the early evening kick-off didn’t disappoint.
A red card, six goals and a great Rangers performance either side of two blunders at the back was compulsive viewing. Here’s how the visitors rated in the enthralling draw.
Scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
9. Glen Kamara - 8
A rare goal capped off a fine performance from the midfielder who looks most at home at this level. Excelled in three-man midfield beside Davis and Jack and if this scoring streak continues Rangers have THE complete midfielder. And all for £50k Photo: Gualter Fatia - SNS Group
10. Ryan Kent - 7
Wide man went close twice in the second half, even hitting the post with a curled shot. Still seems to need a lift but contributed plenty and key role in game-changing moment of Otamendi's red. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
11. Alfredo Morelos - 9
European goals record in his possession, it was the easiest thing he did all night and just reward for endeavours on one of his hardest shifts for Rangers, certainly this season. Showed every attribute in all-round performance. Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
12. Steven Gerrard - 8
Seemed to go defensive in the middle with Davis, Jack and Kamara to protect against Benfica's attacking flair - but found a system where the trio complemented one another and their dominance was key to Rangers' victory. Masterstroke in the middle of the park. Photo: Rico Brouwer