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Panathinaikos tie 'difficult but not impossible' for Rangers? - Yahoo Sports

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UEFA Head of Club Competitions Management Tom Barlow draws the card of Panathinaikos FC during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Second Qualifying Round Draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football

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We asked you for your views after Rangers were drawn against Panathinaikos in their Champions League second-round qualifier.

Here's what some of you said:

Probably the toughest one out of the three we could have got. Hopeful we can get through over the two games!

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22/23 July will be on us very quickly and we may well be playing this tie with essentially the same players as last season. All very quiet on transfer front. Panathinaikos' European record is not great, if we can play as we finished last season, I'm confident.

Difficult, but not impossible. Just highlights the urgency to get players in/out as soon as possible, otherwise it could be a long season for the players and a short one for Russell Martin.

Too tough of a start, beyond this current squad. Welcome to Ibrox... Conference League beckoning.

These early Euro fixtures often define a manager's tenure. If Martin manages to negotiate his way through this tie, he'll win a lot of his doubters over.

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In all honesty we're not a Champions League team at the moment. Europa League is our best shot.

An early test for Martin. I hope he has 11 players by then. Would be more confident if Barry Ferguson was still in charge. Quick exit from Champions League anticipated.

Worst possible draw, especially with second leg away in Athens, but this will show the supporters what potentially lies ahead this season - more misery or a season of genuine chance of success. This challenge will demonstrate if the appointment of Martin was a shrewd move by the new board or another mistake.

Biggest and best name drawn. Rangers shouldn't fear any of the teams they could have drawn, but this team will be set to draw the biggest crowd. Let's hope the team are fighting for and ready in time.

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