Lukas Julis fires home from close range with the home defence all at sea before he guides home a second
Substitute Leigh Griffiths turns in rebound but Julis completes hat-trick just minutes later. Ladislav Krejci nets fourth
Celtic now bottom of Europa League group with one point
FT: Benfica 3-3 Rangers
Benfica 1-3 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageSteven Gerrard's reaction to the goal shows the belief in this team, he barely moves. Over celebration is a sign of surprise. Rangers know they are a good side and are comfortable at this level.
James Tavernier forces Vlachodimos into a save after being teed up by Alfredo Morelos.
Rangers have their tails up here and appear in the mood to add to their tally; Benfica are all over the place.
Benfica 1-3 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageTake a bow James Tavernier. It's a wonderful run and cross. Credit to the official on that side becuase he is onside. Morelos is never going to miss from there.
Alfredo Morelos
It's a third goal for Rangers and a record-breaker for Alfredo Morelos. The Colombian is on hand to hammer home James Tavernier's cross from close range - it's a 22nd European goal for Morelos in 37 games.
Morelos eclipses the record previously held by Ally McCoist.
Smiles all round in Rangers' ranks as they make their numerical advantage pay dividends in Lisbon.
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Maybe we were spoiled by that incredible opening 45 minutes in Lisbon as the second half has opened quietly and without incident... yet.
Benfica 1-2 Rangers
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus makes two changes for the second half: Junior and Grimaldo are on for Goncalves and Tavares, respectively.
No changes for the visitors...
Benfica 1-2 Rangers
We're back under way in Lisbon...
Celtic v Sparta Prague (20:00)
Neil Lennon insists Celtic won't be taking an under-strength Sparta Prague for granted in tonight's clash.
Sparta are missing several players at Celtic Park, including two goalkeepers, due to "health issues" and injuries.
The Prague side have lost both of their matches so far in Group H, while Celtic have taken one point from their opening two games.
"It's something that may put them in a difficult position," said Lennon.
Image source, SNSNeil Lennon
"It's something that we're obviously keeping an eye on. I don't take too much notice of it. We're not taking the game for granted. We're hoping for a positive result no matter who's involved in the opposition."
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Image source, BBC SportCeltic v Sparta Prague (20:00)
Celtic: Bain, Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
Substitutes: Barkas, Hazard, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Klimala, Soro, Turnbull, Ntcham, Elhamed, Henderson, Welsh.
Sparta Prague: Nita, Plechaty, Pavelka, Hancko, Vindheim, Krejci, Sacek, Karabec, Polidar, Julis, Karlsson.
Substitutes: Gabriel, Patrak, Kotek, Vitik, Celustka, Ladislav Krejci, Dockal, Lischka, Plavsic, Travnik.
HT: Benfica 1-2 Rangers
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageCredit to Rangers they slowly worked themselves back into the game. The referee had no choice but to send Otamendi off and Rangers turned the screw from there.
Celtic v Sparta Prague (20:00)
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Celtic v Sparta Prague (20:00)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon gives the starting line-up that defeated Aberdeen on Sunday a vote of confidence as he names an unchanged side to face Sparta Prague.
Little wonder considering that 2-0 win, even more comfortable than the scoreline suggests, in the delayed 2019-20 Scottish Cup semi-final ended a run of four games without a win.
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HT: Benfica 1-2 Rangers
The Rangers players made for the tunnel with a collective spring in their step; meanwhile, the Benfica manager Jorge Jesus had his hood up to shelter from the unforgiving Lisbon rain.
Talk about contrasting emotions...
Not much to report on a tame first half in Lisbon...
Two own goals, a red card, a Glen Kamara howitzer and a blizzard of chances for both sides.
Despite conceding in the first minute, Rangers have their noses in front at the break.
What does the second half have in store for us?
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One minute of added time at the end of the first half in a rain-hit Lisbon.
Benfica 1-2 Rangers
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIt's still a pretty open game. Rangers aren't just seeing this out to half time they are going to try and kill the game off.
James Tavernier and Borna Barisic take turns to stretch 10-man Benfica, with both seeing dangerous crosses blocked down either flank.
Seconds later, Alfredo Morelos is almost in but sees his effort cleared for the corner.
Rangers are pushing to add to their lead before the break.
Benfica 1-2 Rangers
Four minutes plus added time remaining of the first half. Can Rangers hold onto their lead?
Benfica 1-2 Rangers
Rangers have their noses in front, courtesy of Glen Kamara's low drive that nestled in the bottom corner.
Image source, BBC SportGlen Kamara's strike turned the rain-hit first half in Lisbon on its head