Rangers learn potential Champions League qualifying opponents
The Glasgow side will compete in the second qualifying round of the tournament.
The draw for this round is scheduled for today, taking place in Nyon, Switzerland, at 11am UK time.
All three possible opponents finished second in their respective leagues last season.
Brann, one of the potential adversaries, is the lowest-ranked side with a coefficient of 7.937.
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However, the Norwegians are in their season now, suggesting full match fitness.
They defeated St Mirren in the Conference League qualifiers last year.
Servette, another potential opponent, boasts a coefficient of 11.5.
The Swiss team faced Rangers at the third qualifying round two years ago, where Rangers emerged victorious over two legs.
Panathinaikos, with a coefficient of 16.0, is the highest-ranked potential opponent.
A victory in the second qualifying round would guarantee Rangers league phase football in either the Champions League or the Europa League.
However, a defeat would see them drop into the Europa League third qualifying round as an unseeded team.
The matches are scheduled for July 22/23 and July 29/30.
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