Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos: Have your say
The home side rode their luck in the first half and had goalkeeper Jack Butland to thank for producing some big saves to keep the Greek side out.
Curtis' wonderful second-half strike changed the dynamic and, after Giorgos Vagiannidis was sent off for the visitors, Gassama climbed off the bench to score a cracker of his own to double Rangers' lead.
Were you at Ibrox or watching at home? How do you think Russell Martin's first competitive game in charge went?
With the return leg taking place in Athens next week, what are you hoping happens there? What improvements need to be made?
Give us your thoughts on the game here.
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