Rangers face Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualification quarter-finals, with both sides entering off the back of mixed pre-season results.

Rangers remain unbeaten in their last five, showing attacking strength with dominant wins over Aberdeen and Dundee United, but also drawing three times. Panathinaikos have had a rockier preparation, losing to Braga and Nordsjaelland but showing promise with a recent 3–1 win over Westerlo.

Historically, the sides are evenly matched, with all four of their previous European encounters ending in draws or narrow margins.

With Rangers aiming to bounce back from last season’s Europa League exit to Athletic Bilbao and Panathinaikos still smarting from their Conference League loss to Fiorentina, both clubs have a point to prove in this tightly poised tie.