UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round
Rangers 2 - 0 FT Panathinaikos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' John Souttar
HT
52' F. Curtis
↓ A. Bakasetas ↑G. Kotsiras 61'
75' ↓ Danilo Pereira ↑C. Dessers
75' ↓ F. Curtis ↑D. Gassama
75' ↓ K. Dowell ↑H. Igamane
↓ F. Djuricic ↑D. Mancini 75'
↓ F. Ioannidis ↑K. Swiderski 75'
78' D. Gassama
↓ P. Chirivella ↑M. Siopis 84'
↓ F. Pellistri ↑Tete 84'
85' ↓ J. Rothwell ↑N. Bajrami
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
J. Tavernier 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
80%
Pass Acc
N. Djiga 
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
105
Passes
5
Duels
J. Souttar
MAGNET
144
Activity
144
Activity
139
Passes
5
Duels
M. Aarons
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
94
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
M. Diomande 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
J. Rothwell
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Raskin
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Forwards
K. Dowell 
NPC
75
Minutes
75
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Danilo Pereira
NPC
74
Minutes
74
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
F. Curtis 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
L. Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jefte 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
E. Fernandez
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
C. Barron
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
N. Bajrami
CAMEO
10
Minutes
10
Minutes
9
Touches
None
Events
L. Cameron
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
B. Rice
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
O. Cortes
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
C. Dessers
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Gassama 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
15
Minutes
8
Rating
H. Igamane
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Gentles
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Panathinaikos
Goalkeepers
B. Dragowski 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
0
Duels Lost
19
Poss Lost
Defenders
G. Vagiannidis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
E. Palmer-Brown 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Touba 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
90
Minutes
6.5
Rating
G. Kyriakopoulos
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
P. Chirivella
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
N. Maksimovic 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
F. Pellistri
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Bakasetas
NPC
62
Minutes
62
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
F. Djuricic
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Forwards
F. Ioannidis
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
1
Blocks
BENCH
A. Lafont
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. I. Ingason
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
T. Jedvaj
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
G. Kotsiras
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Siopis
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
3
Touches
None
Events
A. Gnezda Cerin
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
D. Mancini
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
A. Bregou
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Tete
CAMEO
12
Minutes
12
Minutes
2
Touches
None
Events
K. Swiderski
CAMEO
14
Minutes
14
Minutes
4
Touches
None
Events
A. Jeremejeff
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
K. Kotsaris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/07/2025 | Rangers | 2 - 0 | Panathinaikos | UEFA Champions League | Ibrox Stadium |
22/07/2025
Rangers Win
Panathinaikos Win
Draw
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rangers Dismantle Panathinaikos in Champions League Qualifier
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This wasn't a contest—it was a coronation, as Rangers proved why they belong in European football's elite tier while Panathinaikos' red card collapse exposed the gulf between the two.
Butland's Masterclass Anchors Rangers' Dominance
Jack Butland turned in a commanding performance between the sticks, making four crucial saves to keep Rangers' clean sheet intact. The Intensity from the home side was suffocating from the first whistle—75% possession, 712 passes, and a relentless press that suffocated Panathinaikos' ability to build from the back. John Souttar orchestrated the Rangers defence with a calm authority, his key pass unlocking attacking transitions while the Greeks managed just 25% possession and 222 passes. This was control football at its finest, a masterclass in European away-day suffocation.
Curtis Breaks the Seal, Vagiannidis Breaks the Spirit
The turning point arrived in the 52nd minute when Findlay Curtis found the net to break Panathinaikos' resistance. But the real dagger came six minutes later when Giorgos Vagiannidis received a straight red card for a reckless foul—a moment that transformed the Stakes entirely. Playing with ten men against Rangers' suffocating possession game became an exercise in futility. The Greeks' defensive shape fractured. Their passing accuracy plummeted to 74%. Corners became their only weapon (six in total), but Rangers' backline remained resolute.
Gassama Seals a Routine Victory
Djeidi Gassama, introduced from the bench, added the second goal in the 78th minute to confirm Rangers' passage. Panathinaikos' four shots on target proved insufficient against Butland's assured hands and a Rangers side that never wavered. Sixteen shots, five on target, and a Balance between control and cutting edge that left no doubt about the outcome. This was Champions League football; this was Rangers at home.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Giorgos Vagiannidis impact the match?
Vagiannidis' 58th-minute dismissal shattered Panathinaikos' structure entirely. Rangers' possession dominance became absolute; the Greeks' passing accuracy dropped, and their defensive shape dissolved into chaos.
What made Jack Butland the Man of the Match?
Four critical saves, commanding presence, and distribution excellence. Butland's authority behind a dominant Rangers backline ensured Panathinaikos never threatened a clean sheet.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Ibrox Braced for Tactical Chess
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. This is a classic European qualifying stalemate where the fear of losing outweighs the ambition to win, leaving the tie on a knife-edge ahead of the second leg.
The Setup
As the sun sets on July 22, 2025, Rangers welcome their Greek counterparts to Ibrox Stadium for a high-tension UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round encounter. The Stakes are undeniably high, with the lucrative league stage of Europe’s premier competition lingering on the horizon, yet the Form of both sides suggests a lack of early-season rhythm. With a low Stars rating due to a lack of marquee names, this match will be won in the dugout rather than through individual wizardry. The Balance of the tie is remarkably even, as both clubs look to navigate the treacherous waters of summer qualification without suffering a knockout blow.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will pit the movement of H. Igamane against the disciplined defensive structure of the visitors. Without a standout individual in their own ranks, Panathinaikos are expected to deploy a compact mid-block, challenging the home side's creativity. If the home side's midfield cannot find the vertical passes to unlock the Greek backline, the match could descend into a frustrating war of attrition.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair. The visitors will likely prioritise defensive solidity to ensure they remain in the tie for the return leg in Athens. While the Ibrox crowd will demand an aggressive approach, the lack of clinical finishing in the current Form of both units suggests goals will be at a premium. A 1-1 draw feels inevitable, with a late set-piece or a moment of defensive lapse providing the only breakthroughs in an otherwise cautious crunch match.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy tactical tension and the high-pressure atmosphere of European qualifiers.
What's the predicted outcome?
A tight 1-1 draw that leaves the tie wide open.
Where are Rangers and Panathinaikos in the league table?
This is a knockout qualifying round; domestic league standings are not currently relevant.
What is Panathinaikos's current form?
Their Form is rated at a modest 2.5, indicating a side still finding its feet.
What does this mean for qualification?
The winner of this two-legged tie moves closer to the Champions League league stage.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.