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Where to watch Panathinaikos vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel, start time for Champions League qualifier

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Panathinaikos and Rangers square off at the Olympic Stadium in Athens for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round clash.

The Greek giants find themselves with a mountain to climb, trailing by two goals after a tough night in Glasgow.

With the backing of a passionate home crowd, Panathinaikos will hope to turn the tide, though they'll be without suspended full-back Georgios Vagiannidis, who saw red in the first leg. 

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Rangers, meanwhile, arrive in Athens with confidence and momentum. After a commanding 2-0 win at Ibrox, Russell Martin's side have one foot in the next round.

The Scottish side looked composed and clinical in their first European test under Martin’s leadership, and they’ll aim to finish the job on Wednesday night under the lights in the Greek capital.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

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Panathinaikos vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match in the UK:

TV channel: BBC Scotland
Live stream: Rangers TV, BBC iPlayer

This game is available for live TV broadcast in the UK on BBC Scotland. Streaming options are available on Rangers' official TV Channel, Rangers TV, and BBC iPlayer.

What time does Panathinaikos vs. Rangers kick off?

This UEFA Champions League Qualifiers clash takes place at Athens Olympic Stadium in Marousi, Greece, and kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 p.m. local time (EEST), which translates to 7:00 p.m. (BST) in the UK.

Panathinaikos vs. Rangers predicted lineups, team news

Panathinaikos will be without homegrown full-back Georgios Vagiannidis, who is suspended after seeing red in the second half at Ibrox. His absence could open the door for Tete, the former Leicester City loanee, to make his mark from the start after a brief cameo in the first leg.

Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri, now permanently signed from Manchester United, is expected to be a key attacking outlet once again. Over in the defensive line, ex-Porto talent Erik Palmer-Brown is tipped to take charge at the back for Vitoria on Wednesday night.

Panathinaikos predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Drągowski (GK) — Vagiannidis, Touba, Palmer-Brown, Max — Chirivella, Siopis, Maksimovic — Pellistri, Ioannidis, Tete.

Injured: Kyriopoulos (ACL).
Suspended: None.

Having joined Rangers on loan from Bournemouth this summer, Max Aarons is set to retain his place at left-back following an impressive debut at Ibrox last week. In midfield, summer addition Joe Rothwell, formerly of Leeds United, is expected to anchor the centre once more.

Teenage sensation Findlay Curtis, who netted his first senior goal during that win in Glasgow, will continue his breakthrough campaign with another start. At the back, Scotland international John Souttar will marshal the defence alongside him as Russell Martin sticks with a settled core.

Rangers predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Souttar, Pröpper, Aarons — Rothwell, Dowell, Diomande — Cortes, Gassama, Danilo.

Injured: Sterling, Aasgaard , Yilmaz, Matonda.
Suspended: None.

UEFA Champions League Qualifiers schedule this week

All times BST

Wednesday, July 30

  • Panathinaikos vs. Rangers (7:00 p.m.)

Thursday, July 31

  • Breidablik vs. Lech Poznan (7:30 p.m.)
  • RB Salzburg vs. SK Brann (7:45 p.m.)
  • Servette vs. Viktoria Plzen (8:00 p.m.)

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Neeraj Sharma

Neeraj Sharma is a content producer at The Sporting News, driven by a passion for crafting engaging and informative articles. Neeraj is a die-hard Newcastle United fan who has been living the dream since the takeover.

Before landing at TSN, he sharpened his craft as a preview, opinion, and analysis writer for an online fan blog and served as a sports reporter for his college magazine. When he's not churning out content, you'll find him stirring up some classic Ronaldo vs. Messi debates or hitting the field or court for a game of football or basketball.