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.
The 27-year-old firebrand from Colombia, Morelos, has already scored twice in three games for the Brazilian powerhouses as they attempt to recover from their first-ever relegation.
However, when Rangers advance to the Ibrox side, they might have to play against the guy Alfredo Morelos is replacing in the shoes of Benfica forward Marcos Leonardo.
The Brazilian striker, who cost over $20 million (£15.7 million) to sign, is already establishing his worth in Portugal as he makes his maiden venture into European competition.
Only joining Benfica in January, Marcos Leonardo already has four goals for the Liga Portugal leaders and is one of several forwards Rangers will need to be aware of.
The Brazilian joins a group of talented attackers at the Estadio de Luz that includes Angel di Maria, Rafa, Joao Mario, Arthur Cabral, David Neres, and Casper Tengstedt.
Rangers’ forward line may have shown off over the weekend, but they won’t be afraid of anyone as they try to advance to the Europa League quarterfinals.
The Ibrox team faces still another obstacle in the form of Marco Leonardo, whose high price and media attention provide an additional advantage.
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