THE Panathinaikos faces away tomorrow Rangers (22.07.2025, 21:45, Newsit.gr) in the first battle of the two teams for the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. According to Rui Vitoria, “clover” traveled to Scotland with faith, ambition and a clear goal a positive result in the face of rematch in Athens.
Rui Vitoria, at a press conference before the match, talked about the challenge of the Rangers, the readiness of his team and the importance of concentration in every detail.
Rui Vitoria spoke …
For the Champions League:
“We don’t have to think about many games ahead. Tomorrow is the first official match. There we have to focus on this and the rematch. It is a match that we see with passion and ambition, with great appetite. We don’t think about what can be done afterwards. I can guarantee that we will give everything to go through. The end of the route is a light that shows us where we want to go. We have a first step and we want to go to Panathinaikos where it deserves, the highest step of European football. “
For the fact that both teams are now starting the season:
“No team can now be in top form. There is the physical condition that will continue to improve for example, and we have worked hard. Groups are constantly improving this season. The personality of the players and the team can play an important role in the couple. Like the concentration. The games are played in very high tempo. It takes absolute concentration from players to achieve what they need. “
For Rangers and the clashes against Scots:
“We believe in our ambition. History belongs to the past, it doesn’t matter. Rangers has experience, we also want to have a consistent presence in the Champions League. We have players at a very good age, experienced. We’re in a very good time. The race tomorrow can be judged in the details. We have to be very focused. Tradition may be back in our minds to give us a little push, but nothing more. It will be a very difficult match. I believe in our team and only against big opponents you can become better. It is a very strong team of Rangers and we have to give 100% to get what we want. “
Where his team would like to have perfection in tomorrow’s game:
“Concentration. To read the right time of the game correctly to make the best decision in every part of the race. In defense and attack. “
Whether he has an absolute image of the opponent or awaits some surprise:
“We have to have an emotional balance, have concentration and do the best. Each situation has its own. The coach is new and we have noticed the races, friendly of course. What I see is that ideas exist, they are good, it can be a very good team of Rangers. It has maintained the trunk and helps to get ideas come out. On the other hand, of course, is something we cannot think of. We have to be 100% prepared. It helps us to continue since last year, but the opponent can see more. I think we are good and in the end we will be celebrating. “
Whether he feels more confident this year about the team and his view of the draw:
“It is always an advantage, the more you work with the players. I do not forget that we are talking about a period when the preparation is just over. We have to do other things. No team is in top shape now, not even my team. We are not here to say shame. These matches we knew they were now. We have great faith in our abilities. In two months from now the team will be stronger.
Rangers have eaten so much energy to see their ideas, find out what to do, I do not have the energy and willingness to deal with something else. I am focused on these games and nothing else. We’re talking about Rangers, with an open friendly. Everything else closed. New coaches, new ideas, is not easy. We had to see a match with the previous coach’s team, plus that we caught. I think we are on a good level in dealing with the opponent.
I appreciate the Rangers and the rise of football. The atmosphere in Scotland is always fantastic. When we enter the court, we concentrate on the game. As a first feeling it is fantastic and I keep it in my memory. “