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Panathinaikos legend fears ‘explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers ‘transformation' under Russell Martin
Panathinaikos legend fears ‘explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers ‘transformation' under Russell Martin

Scottish Sun

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • Scottish Sun

Panathinaikos legend fears ‘explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers ‘transformation' under Russell Martin

The Greek side have made a surprise move for the return leg PAN OF ACTION Panathinaikos legend fears 'explosive' Ibrox atmosphere and warns of Rangers 'transformation' under Russell Martin Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PANATHINAIKOS legend Giannis Goumas netted the last time they faced Rangers and he's warned the Greek side not to be blown away by the Ibrox atmosphere. Rangers host Panathinaikos in Glasgow in the second qualifying round of the Champions League with the return in Athens. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 2 Panathinaikos will sample the famous Ibrox atmosphere this coming week Credit: Getty The last time the sides met, it finished goalless at Ibrox in 2008 before Giumas opened the scoring for the hosts in the return leg. But an 81st minute goal from Nacho Novo saw Rangers go through on away goals to send them into the Last 16 in a competition where they eventually went all the way to the final before losing to Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester. And Goumas - who spent his entire career at Panathinaikos and helped Greece win Euro 2004 - is wary of the Ibrox atmosphere. He said: "The key for the tie is for Panathinaikos to withstand the pressure in Scotland. "I scored a great goal against Rangers in 2008, but it meant nothing because we didn't qualify. It was a shame because it was one of the best goals of my career. "Rangers are also undergoing transformation with a new manager and players and we don't know how they will present themselves in these two games. "But they are a Scottish team and we know the Scots bring out that extra passion, especially at home. "The atmosphere in front of their fans will be explosive. "That's the key for me, in the first game Panathinaikos will have to withstand the pressure and must try to be able to score without being afraid of the home team. "They have to go and play their game, get a result and if they do that, I think their task will be easier in the second leg. Rangers boss Russell Martin opens up on transfer plans as he delivers updates on Dessers and Igamane "Any player who wears the Panathinaikos jersey must honour it and give everything they have. "There is no need for fear, but there is certainly pressure in Glasgow." Meanwhile, Panathinaikos have slashed ticket prices for their home leg against Rangers next week to just £13 in a bid to get a full house. The game has been moved to Athens' Olympic Stadium because Panathinaikos' home stadium is still being renovated and they want to get as close to the capacity of 69,000 as possible. 2 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

My goal against Rangers for Panathinaikos wasn't enough last time – here is the key in this Champions League tie
My goal against Rangers for Panathinaikos wasn't enough last time – here is the key in this Champions League tie

Daily Record

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • Daily Record

My goal against Rangers for Panathinaikos wasn't enough last time – here is the key in this Champions League tie

The Light Blues face the Greeks at Ibrox on Tuesday in a massive first leg tie Panathinaikos legend Giannis Goumas netted the last time they faced Rangers and he's warned the Greek side not to be blown away by the Ibrox atmosphere on Tuesday. ‌ Rangers host Panathinaikos in Glasgow in the second qualifying round of the Champions League with the return in Athens. ‌ The last time the sides met, it finished goalless at Ibrox in 2008 before Goumas opened the scoring for the hosts in the return leg. ‌ But an 81st minute goal from Nacho Novo saw Rangers go through on away goals to send them into the Last 16 in a competition where they eventually went all the way to the final before losing to Zenit St Petersburg in Manchester. And Goumas - who spent his entire career at Panathinaikos and helped Greece win Euro 2004 - is wary of the Ibrox atmosphere. He said: "The key for the tie is for Panathinaikos to withstand the pressure in Scotland. ‌ "I scored a great goal against Rangers in 2008, but it meant nothing because we didn't qualify. "It was a shame because it was one of the best goals of my career. ‌ "Rangers are also undergoing transformation with a new manager and players and we don't know how they will present themselves in these two games. "But they are a Scottish team and we know the Scots bring out that extra passion, especially at home. "The atmosphere in front of their fans will be explosive. That's the key for me, in the first game Panathinaikos will have to withstand the pressure and must try to be able to score without being afraid of the home team. ‌ "They have to go and play their game, get a result and if they do that, I think their task will be easier in the second leg "Any player who wears the Panathinaikos jersey must honour it and give everything they have. There is no need for fear, but there is certainly pressure in Glasgow." Meanwhile, Panathinaikos have slashed ticket prices for their home leg against Rangers next week to just £13 in a bid to get a full house. ‌ The game has been moved to Athens' Olympic Stadium because Panathinaikos' home stadium is still being renovated and they want to get as close to the capacity of 69,000 as possible. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.

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