What time and TV channel is Rangers v Viktoria Plzen on tonight?
However, their immediate focus is on defeating Viktoria Plzen before they can contemplate the final hurdle and the potential £40million reward.
If they triumph over the Czech team in their third-round qualifier, Rangers will face either Club Brugge or Red Bull Salzburg in the play-off round.
Russell Martin's squad demonstrated their resilience by eliminating Panathinaikos in their previous match, but Plzen poses another significant challenge.
The Czech side finished second in their domestic league last season and had a commendable run to the Europa League last 16, narrowly losing out to Lazio, reports the Daily Record.
Rangers are eager to establish a lead to take to the Doosan Arena, with the return leg scheduled for next week. Fans will be pleased to know that the first leg at Ibrox will be broadcast live at the eleventh hour. When is Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen?
Rangers will host Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox on Tuesday, August 5. The match kicks off at 7:45pm. Is Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen on TV?
Yes - BBC Scotland will broadcast the match live, with coverage commencing from 7:30pm. Can I live stream Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen?
You can watch the match live on BBC iPlayer, which is accessible on mobile devices, tablets and smart TVs. Referee and VAR
French referee Clement Turpin will officiate at Ibrox, assisted by Erwan Finjean and Aurelien Berthomieu, while Mathieu Vernice serves as the fourth official.
Willy Delajod is in charge of VAR, with assistance from Nicolas Rainville. Team News
Russell Martin has confirmed that both Thelo Aasgard and Hamza Igamane will remain out of action for the hosts.
Mikey Moore will be absent due to UEFA clearance issues, but Oliver Antman could make his debut after meeting the deadline to be included in the squad.
The Ibrox manager may make several changes from the weekend's line-up, and two players he singled out for praise will be hoping they get selected.
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