THE Panathinaikos will face the Rangers In the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
The first match between Panathinaikos and Rangers will take place in Scotland on July 2 or 23, with rematch in Athens on the 29th or 30th of the same month.
The winner of this couple continues as a strong in the third qualifying round of the Champions League and also secures his participation in the Europa League League Phase.
Rangers’ profile
Rangers were the most difficult draw that Panathinaikos could have in the second qualifying round of the Champions League. It is a historic team of Scotland with 51 31 Cup championships, 23 League Cup and 1 European Cup Cup (1971–72).
Its headquarters is the 51,082 spectators’ unbearable capacity, with Runzers being Celtic’s awe in Scotland.
Last season, Panathinaikos’ opponent did not go very well, after losing the championship with a huge difference. On the contrary, in Europe it went better, reaching the Europa League quarter -finals.
The new season will find the Scots with a new coach, after the helm of the team took over by Russell Martinwho was unaware of December when he was fired from the bench of Southampton.
By the roster of the group, the Nikola Raskne (5 goals, 6 assists) (10 million euros), a quality midfielder with intensity and creativity. The second violin in the group is the Mohammed Diomande (EUR 8 million) struggling in the midfield.
The attack stands out is Siriel Dessers, who is AEK’s transcriptional goal.
The past Rangers – Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos and Rangers have confronted four times in the past. Twice in the Champions League group phase in the distant 2003-04, when Panathinaikos had fired the Aibrox (1-3) and has a draw (1-1) to Athens and twice in the 32nd of UEFA Cup in the 2007-2008 season, when the two teams were raised 0-0 and 1-1. because of the away goal.
Panathinaikos is undefeated, that is, against Rangers, counting 1 victory and three draws.
Note that Rangers is in 25th position of UEFA ranking (Panathinaikos is at 101st), while its roster has value 77.950.000 million euros According to Transfermarkt.