{"id":5084,"date":"2025-07-23T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=5084"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:52:02","slug":"rangers-2-0-panathinaikos-champions-league-qualifier-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/rangers-2-0-panathinaikos-champions-league-qualifier-result\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos \u2013 Champions League Qualifier Result"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a fiery UEFA Champions League qualification quarterfinal at Ibrox, Rangers FC proved too strong for Greek giants Panathinaikos. After a goalless first half, the Scottish side turned up the heat with two crucial goals in the second half, securing a comfortable 2-0 win and taking a major step toward Champions League group stage qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This result thrilled home fans and sent a strong message across Europe \u2014 Rangers are back, stronger and more focused than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Half: Tactical Battle Without a Breakthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 45 minutes were tightly contested, with both teams showing tactical discipline but lacking final-third execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>8&#8242; Minute:<\/strong> Raskin (Rangers) received an early yellow for holding, setting the tone for a physical encounter.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23&#8242; Minute:<\/strong> Vagiannidis (Panathinaikos) went into the book for diving, much to the frustration of the Greek bench.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>28&#8242; Minute:<\/strong> John Souttar (Rangers) also picked up a yellow, as tension started rising before the halftime whistle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite both teams pushing hard, neither managed a breakthrough. Goalkeepers remained untested, and the battle raged mostly in midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos \u2013 Champions League Qualifier Result\" class=\"wp-image-5085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-1536x951.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-696x431.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-1068x661.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4-1920x1189.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhfWYAAMzH4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Half: Rangers Unleash Attacking Might<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever was said in the Rangers&#8217; dressing room at halftime worked. They came out pressing, aggressive, and purposeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">52&#8242; Minute: Goal &#8211; Fabio Curtis Opens the Scoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ibrox erupted when <strong>Fabio Curtis<\/strong> found the back of the net after a brilliant move inside the box. His goal gave the Rangers the momentum they needed to control the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substitutions Change the Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams made sweeping substitutions in the 75th minute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rangers brought on Gassama, Dessers, Igamane, and Tete to inject fresh legs and speed.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panathinaikos responded with multiple changes, including Swiderski, Mancini, and Bakasetas, but to little effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">78&#8242; Minute: Goal &#8211; D\u00e8me Gassama Seals the Deal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute <strong>D\u00e8me Gassama<\/strong> doubled the lead with a confident finish, taking advantage of a tiring Panathinaikos defense. The second goal crushed any hopes of a Greek comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos \u2013 Champions League Qualifier Result\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4-1068x710.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwffkVuXgAAy-u4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Match Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Statistic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rangers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Panathinaikos<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goals<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yellow Cards<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substitutions<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Possession (est.)<\/td><td>55%<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shots on Target<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos \u2013 Champions League Qualifier Result\" class=\"wp-image-5088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GwfUIhcWQAMV7Co.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch, Predict &amp; Win with Bangbet Tanzania&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to spice up your UEFA Champions League nights? 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With strategic substitutions and a dominant second-half display, the Scottish side took full control of the quarterfinal. For Tanzanian fans who love passionate, high-stakes football, this match had it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the road to the UEFA Champions League continues<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/\">, stay tuned<\/a> for more thrilling encounters, and don\u2019t forget to back your predictions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/predictions\/index\"><strong>Bangbet.com<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a fiery UEFA Champions League qualification quarterfinal at Ibrox, Rangers FC proved too strong for Greek giants Panathinaikos. After a goalless first half, the Scottish side turned up the heat with two crucial goals in the second half, securing a comfortable 2-0 win and taking a major step toward Champions League group stage qualification. 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