US EditionGassama Fires Rangers Through to Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round
GREECE, JUL 30 – Substitute Djeidi Gassama scored with his first touch to secure Rangers' 3-1 aggregate win and advancement to face Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League third qualifying round.
- Rangers secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over Panathinaikos in the Champions League second qualifying round on July 30, 2025, in Athens at the Olympic Stadium.
- The match was played after a first-leg 2-0 lead at Ibrox, with Rangers facing intense pressure in hot, humid conditions and an atmosphere of 40,000 home supporters at the Olympic Stadium.
- Djeidi Gassama, a 21-year-old winger who recently joined from Sheffield Wednesday, scored a crucial volley with his first touch after coming off the bench to level the game and kill Panathinaikos' hopes.
- Rangers’ goalkeeper Jack Butland prevented a goal for 135 minutes before Filip Duricic scored for Panathinaikos ten minutes into the second half, but Rangers maintained resilience and controlled the tie overall.
- Rangers' victory guaranteed their participation in at least the Europa League group stages this season and set up a third qualifying round tie against Viktoria Plzen, with the opening leg scheduled to take place at Ibrox on August 5 or 6.
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