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CNET
an hour ago
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- CNET
How to Watch Panathinaikos vs. Rangers From Anywhere for Free: Stream Champions League Qualifier Soccer
Glasgow Rangers will aim to move a step closer to playing in European football's biggest competition today. The club takes a two-goal advantage to the Olympic Stadium in Athens in this second qualifying round, second-leg clash against Panathinaikos. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. Former Scotland international Russell Martin kicked off his tenure as Rangers' new manager with a strong 2-0 win at Ibrox in the home leg, thanks to Findlay Curtis and debutant Djeidi Gassama. That match saw Giorgos Vagiannidis receive a red card for Panathinaikos, ruling the defender out of this crucial return match. The Greek side will feel confident of clawing back the deficit, however, with home advantage on its side. Panathinaikos takes on Rangers on Wednesday, July 30, at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. EEST local time in Greece, which makes it a 7 p.m. BST start in the UK. For soccer fans in the US and Canada, it's a 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT kickoff, while it's a 4 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Thursday morning. Russell Martin took over at Rangers last month after a disappointing season in the Premier League with Panathinaikos vs. Rangers in the UK The great news for footy fans in the UK is that this Champions League qualifier is set to be broadcast live on free-to-air channel BBC Scotland. That also means you'll be able to stream the action online via BBC iPlayer, with coverage getting underway at 6:45 p.m. BST. BBC BBC Watch Panathinaikos vs. Rangers in the UK for free With this match being broadcast on BBC Scotland, you'll be able to watch the game online for free via the network's on-demand streaming service, BBC iPlayer. With an app that's available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a vast array of smart TVs and streaming boxes, all you need is a valid UK TV license to stream the game. See at BBC How to watch the UEFA Champions League qualifier online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at Can I livestream Panathinaikos vs. Rangers in the US, Canada or Australia? No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in any of these three regions. That also means that if you're in any of these countries traveling for pleasure or for work, you're unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geoblocking. There's one option to get around this. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast, and go from there. Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League qualifiers using a VPN
Scotsman
2 hours ago
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- Scotsman
Panathinaikos v Rangers injury news: 11 out of Champions League clash with Russell Martin dealt new blow
Rangers will take a two goal advantage into the second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round as they look to finish the job against Panathinaikos at the Athens Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night (kick-off: 7pm UK time). Goals from Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama saw Russell Martin's side secure a vital 2-0 first leg win in last week's clash at Ibrox, but the Greek giants will be looking to avenge the loss in Govan, and turn around the tie in front of a vocal home support in the Greek capital. New signings of Nasser Djiga, Max Aarons and Joe Rothwell are all likely to keep their place in the starting XI, while Danilo is expected to keep his place upfront ahead of Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers after scoring in the 2-2 pre-season friendly draw with Middlesbrough at the weekend. There are doubts over one key midfielder for Rangers though, while the the aforementioned Gassama will be hoping to make his first start for the club following his £2.2million arrival from Sheffield Wednesday this summer, while left-back Jefte will be hoping to nab a first team spot. Ahead of the game at Athens Olympic Stadium, The Scotsman has all the latest team news: 1 . Clinton Nsiala - Rangers - INELIGIBLE The Frenchman is likely to leave Rangers this summer and is surplus to requirements at Ibrox. Not included in the club's Champions League squad, and will play no part in Athens. | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Emmanouil Siopis - Panathinaikos - OUT The Greece international midfielder will not be available against Rangers after reportedly suffering a back injury in training over the weekend. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Thelo Aasgaard - Rangers - OUT Missed last week's first leg with an injury, and wasn't included in the squad for the pre-season draw with Middlesbrough at the weekend. The Norwegian international will sit out the game in Athens. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Ridvan Yilmaz - Rangers - INELIGIBLE The Turkish defender is said to be 'highly likely' to leave Rangers this season, and has not been included in the squad for the competition, and therefore won't be part of the game in Athens. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
The National
2 hours ago
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- The National
I'm an ex-Rangers star - Panathinaikos stadium will suit them
And Sean Goss reckons playing Panathinaikos in the 75,000-seater Olympic Stadium will suit Russell Martin's men down to the ground. The Greek giants flip between playing in two different grounds, using the much larger one for bigger games such as tonight's Champions League second leg. The Ibrox men, of course, hold a two-goal lead going into it but there could be fears of letting that slip in a notoriously intimidating environment. However, Goss feels the venue will actually suit the visitors because it will not be full and is less hostile than their smaller ground with the fans right on top of the players. 'Pana play at two different grounds," he told the Scottish Sun. They play big games in the Olympic Stadium, where Rangers will be. It holds about 75,000. 'But they play a lot of domestic games in the smaller Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium, which holds 15,000. Read more: 'Playing in the big stadium could suit Rangers. It's unlikely to be full, and the big pitch will benefit them. "The smaller ground is more hostile because the crowd are right on top of you. 'I went to the game when Olympiacos played Rangers last year, and they handled that stadium quite well and got a 1-1 draw." Based on past experience of coming up against Martin as well as what he has seen from him so far, Goss expects the new manager to be a success. 'I played alongside Russell Martin at Ibrox, and I've faced a few of his teams," he added. 'I like the players he's brought in and he looks like a great fit for Rangers.'
BBC News
5 hours ago
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- BBC News
Cool heads required in Athens furnace
It's a swelteringly hot day in Athens with temperatures reaching 36 would seem most of the Rangers fans here are, understandably, taking shelter in the pubs, but we've spoken to a few in the city centre the baking heat, they're very thankful their team have a two-goal cushion coming into the second leg and most feel that should be enough to see them they all realise a big challenge awaits at the Olympic Stadium tonight and their hope is Rangers avoid the nightmare scenario of conceding an early goal that would give encouragement to Panathinaikos and their passionate Martin says his team are coming to Athens to win the game, but you sense the Rangers supporters would take any result that seems them progress to the next round of Champions League qualifying.
BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers unfazed by Panathinaikos atmosphere
Rangers are "ready to deliver again" and will not be fazed by a hostile atmosphere at Panathinaikos, says midfielder Mohamed Ibrox side take a two-goal lead to Athens in the second leg of their second round Champions League head coach Rui Vitoria said Rangers "will understand that it is not easy to play in Athens" - but Diomande insists they can handle it."There are a lot of players who have played in this situation before," the midfielder said prior to Wednesday's second leg, which you can watch live on the BBC."Lots of us are used to this, playing week in, week out at Ibrox. I don't think there's going to be any pressure on us. "I know our fans will be loud and that will push us. We've been preparing really well and we are ready to deliver again."
