Rangers coach Michael Beale candidly answered the question on many lips this week when he gave an interview to Rangers TV on Saturday.
18.02.2020 - 17:26 / dailyrecord.co.uk
SC Braga are a totally different side to the one Rangers were drawn against in mid-December.
Braga were floating in mid-table in December when the last 32 draw was made. Since then, they've gone on an incredible run and now find themselves third after defeating Benfica on Saturday.
But how have the Portuguese side turned around their fortunes?
Here are a few factors that have contributed to their incredible rise up the Portuguese top flight.
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Rangers coach Michael Beale candidly answered the question on many lips this week when he gave an interview to Rangers TV on Saturday.
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