Gassama scores again as Rangers progress in CL qualifying

Djeidi Gassama is quickly winning a place in the hearts of Rangers fans, coming off the bench to score against Panathinaikos as the Scottish side progressed in Champions League qualifying.

Russell Martin's team took a 2-0 lead to Athens, but were far from comfortable in the searing heat as the hosts piled on the pressure.

Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland was once again the early hero as he produced a string of first-half saves in the Olympic Stadium to rescue his struggling defence.

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There was a long VAR check before Filip Duricic's header gave Panathinaikos the lead they no doubt deserved in the second half.

But summer signing Gassama made his mark just as he did in the first leg, firing in the equaliser less than a minute after replacing Findlay Curtis after to restore their two-goal cushion.

Rangers will now face Servette or Viktoria Plzen in the third qualifying round, with the first leg at Ibrox on August 5/6.

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