Rangers knock out Panathinaikos - what did the pundits say?
Rangers are a work in progress and will definitely improve on what they've shown over the two legs.
There are a lot of things for them to work on and new faces will help as well.
Ex-Rangers striker Kris Boyd on Sky Sports
Some exciting players have arrived at Rangers - but Russell Martin is not silly, he will know that there is a lot of work to be done.
It's another tie out of the way, but they will have to tighten up defensively. Yes, Panathinaikos harassed Rangers and forced them into mistakes - but they were asking question after question of Rangers.
Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell on BBC Sportsound
That's the big thing with Russell Martin - he thrives on the training ground.
The longer he has with his players, the better they will get. This Rangers team showed a bit of character today. It's all positive at the moment, they just need to keep this momentum going.
Ex-Rangers striker Peter Lovenkrands on BBC Sportsound
If you keep playing that way with those type of players you are going to get caught out. They have not been good enough over the last two legs.
Rangers don't really have time. The style of play right now seems like it's not really working. That needs to be tidied up before the next round."
Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson on BBC Sportsound
Yes, they were lucky at times, but I liked the mentality of the players. Can it be better? Of course it can.
I was a little worried before the game and we really saw the seasons why, because Rangers were cut open so many times. They need a few more in the building if they are going to progress further.
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