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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Rangers' Champions League second qualifying round opponents confirmed

Rangers have discovered their Champions League second qualifying round opponents.

Russell Martin's side will face Panathinaikos as they enter the competition next month.

Rangers were a seeded team in this morning's draw in Nyon, Switzerland, where they were paired against the Greek side.

As they were first out of the hat for their tie, Rangers are set to be the home team and play the first leg at Ibrox before heading to Greece for the return fixture.

The matches will be played on July 22/23 and 29/30.


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Champions League second qualifying round draw revealed

Rangers vs Panathinaikos

SK Brann vs FC Salzburg

Vikotria Plzen vs Servette


What happens if Rangers win/lose in Champions League qualifying? 

Champions League second qualifying round: Win = progress to third qualifying round, Loss = drop into Europa League third qualifying round

Champions League third qualifying round: Win = progress to play-off round, Loss = drop into Europa League league phase

Champions League play-off round: Win = Champions League league phase, Loss = drop into Europa League league phase

Europa League third qualifying round: Win = progress to play-off round, Loss = drop into Conference League play-off round

Europa League play-off round: Win = Europa League league phase, Loss = Conference League league phase

Conference League play-off round: Win = Conference League league phase, Loss = Out of Europe

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