Rangers face a crucial Champions League qualifier against Viktoria Plzen. The stakes are high, with a potential £40 million prize and a place in the group stage of the tournament on the line. After a disappointing 1-1 draw against Motherwell in their Premiership opener, manager Russell Martin has demanded a response from his players.
Martin's Explosive Reaction
Martin didn't hold back in his post-match interview, criticising the attitude of some players. He even suggested he had noticed these issues in reruns of old games. The big question is whether Martin will make changes to the starting lineup for this vital clash.
New Signing Thrown into the Deep End
New signing Oliver Antman has been thrown straight into the starting XI for a baptism of fire against the Czech side. The pressure is on for him and the rest of the team to deliver a performance worthy of the Champions League.
The Lineups
Rangers: Butland, Aarons, Souttar, Rothwell, Dessers, Diomande, Cameron, Antman, Jefte, Gassama, Djiga. Subs: Kelly, Tavernier, Cortes, Barron, Bajrami, Dowell, Fernandez, Raskin, Rice, Gentles, Curtis, Danilo
Viktoria Plzen: Wiegele, Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka; Markovic, Ladra, Cerv, Panos; Memic; Durosinmi, Vydra. Subs: Tvrdon, Silhavy, Kabongo, Visinsky, Doski, Souare, Paluska. Havel, Sloncik, Valenta, Adu
What's at Stake?
The winners of this tie will face either Club Brugge or Salzburg for a place in the Champions League group stage. A loss for Rangers would see them drop into the Europa League.
Goal! Rangers Take the Lead!
Djeidi Gassama strikes again! Rangers lead 1-0 against Viktoria Plzen.
Can Rangers hold on to this lead and take a crucial step towards Champions League qualification? Stay tuned for updates!