Russell Martin made a successful debut with Rangers, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Panathinaikos in a Champions League qualifier. Goals came from Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama, with the Greek side facing challenges after Georgios Vagiannidis received a red card. Curtis opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, followed by Gassama's goal late in the match. Despite a winning start, Martin emphasized areas needing improvement, particularly regarding ball transitions and maintaining composure during challenging moments. Rangers will aim to secure a positive result in Athens for the next leg.
Martin observed that while there was "lots to like," there were also "lots to work on" following the victory over Panathinaikos in his debut match.
Curtis scored the opening goal for Rangers in the 52nd minute, showcasing his talent with a strike into the bottom-right corner from the right.
Rangers took advantage of the sending off when Gassama, shortly after coming on, scored a fierce effort at the near post to secure the win.
Despite winning, Martin noted moments of difficulty for the players, indicating that such experiences would aid their development moving forward.
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