Rangers have been drawn against Panathinaikos for the Champions League second qualifying round, with the first leg at Ibrox scheduled for late July. This match will mark Russell Martin's first competitive game as the head coach of Rangers. Despite being the higher-ranked team, the history favors Panathinaikos, who have famously performed well against Scottish teams. The meeting evokes past encounters where Rangers struggled versus Panathinaikos, raising the stakes for the upcoming fixtures. As both teams seek to advance, the historical context adds pressure on Rangers to perform strongly at home.
Rangers face Panathinaikos in the Champions League second qualifying round, marking Russell Martin's debut as head coach, after a string of competitive draw outcomes.
Despite being seeded, Rangers confront a challenging opponent in Panathinaikos, a team with historical success against Scottish clubs, complicating their qualification hopes.
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