Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers: Gers look to finish job and march into Champions League play-offs
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DOMESTICALLY, it's been a struggle of a start for Russell Martin's era at Rangers.
So a return to the European fold will be a welcome one as the pressure begins to kick-in on the new Light Blues boss.
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Rangers boss Russell Martin will welcome the return to European action
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Miroslav Koubek's side will be looking to mount a comeback
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Djeidi Gassama has been Rangers' hero in Europe
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Rangers have a three-goal cushion in their Champions League third qualifying round clash with Viktoria Plzen heading into this week's second leg away from home.
Rangers dispatched the Czech outfit with ease at Ibrox last week with Djeidi Gassama striking twice, either side of a Cyriel Dessers penalty.
The play-off draw has already been carried out meaning if the Gers make it through at the Doosan Arena they'll face the winner out of Red Bull Salzburg and Club Brugge.
It's advantage Brugge after the first leg of that one after they nicked a 1-0 win away from home in the first leg.
While Rangers have enjoyed their continental quest so far this season - having previously dispatched Panathinaikos - domestically, it's been a different story.
Martin's men have been held to 1-1 draws by both Motherwell and Dundee and are still looking for a first league win of the season.
So a return to European action is a welcome one for the Gers and SunSport has all you need to know about the big game.
When does Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers kick off?
Viktoria Plzen host Rangers face Rangers on Tuesday, August 12
Kick-off is at 6pm UK time
It's taking place at the Doosan Arena in Plzen
2022 World Cup Final referee Szymon Marciniak from Poland leads the officiating team with Pitor Lasyk on VAR duty
Is Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers on TV? Can I live stream it?
As it stands, Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers has NOT been selected for live TV coverage
That doesn't mean it definitely won't be shown - a decision on broadcasting last week's game wasn't finalised until the day before
RangersTV will be streaming the game live for overseas subscribers
There will be live radio coverage on Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland Extra
You can also follow every kick with SunSport's live match blog
Latest team news
Thelo Aasgaard and Hamza Igamane returned to training on the grass last week but it remains to be seen if either player will be involved.
The new Rangers transfer special looks at John Souttar's future, Rangers' defensive search and if it's the end of Nicolas Raskin
Aasgaard would have to be added back into the squad after he was removed last week to include Oliver Antman.
Mikey Moore could also be added as a late addition - the red tape delays that have prevented the Tottenham loanee making his debut should now be at an end as he's just turned 18.
Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers betting odds:
Viktoria Plzen 8/11 (6/1 to qualify)
Draw 11/4
Rangers 16/5 (1/10 to qualify)
Odds accurate to Bet365 as of 10/8/25
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