Panathinaikos and Rangers square off at the Olympic Stadium in Athens for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round clash.
The Greek giants find themselves with a mountain to climb, trailing by two goals after a tough night in Glasgow.
With the backing of a passionate home crowd, Panathinaikos will hope to turn the tide, though they'll be without suspended full-back Georgios Vagiannidis, who saw red in the first leg.
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Rangers, meanwhile, arrive in Athens with confidence and momentum. After a commanding 2-0 win at Ibrox, Russell Martin's side have one foot in the next round.
The Scottish side looked composed and clinical in their first European test under Martin’s leadership, and they’ll aim to finish the job on Wednesday night under the lights in the Greek capital.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Panathinaikos vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Champions League Qualifiers match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Rangers TV
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Rangers TV (subscription required).
What time does Panathinaikos vs. Rangers kick off?
This UEFA Champions League Qualifiers clash takes place at Athens Olympic Stadium in Marousi, Greece, and kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 p.m. local time (EEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jul. 30 | 11:00 a.m. |
Panathinaikos vs. Rangers predicted lineups, team news
Panathinaikos will be without homegrown full-back Georgios Vagiannidis, who is suspended after seeing red in the second half at Ibrox. His absence could open the door for Tete, the former Leicester City loanee, to make his mark from the start after a brief cameo in the first leg.
Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellistri, now permanently signed from Manchester United, is expected to be a key attacking outlet once again. Over in the defensive line, ex-Porto talent Erik Palmer-Brown is tipped to take charge at the back for Vitoria on Wednesday night.
Panathinaikos predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Drągowski (GK) — Vagiannidis, Touba, Palmer-Brown, Max — Chirivella, Siopis, Maksimovic — Pellistri, Ioannidis, Tete.
Injured: Kyriopoulos (ACL).
Suspended: None.
Having joined Rangers on loan from Bournemouth this summer, Max Aarons is set to retain his place at left-back following an impressive debut at Ibrox last week. In midfield, summer addition Joe Rothwell, formerly of Leeds United, is expected to anchor the centre once more.
Teenage sensation Findlay Curtis, who netted his first senior goal during that win in Glasgow, will continue his breakthrough campaign with another start. At the back, Scotland international John Souttar will marshal the defence alongside him as Russell Martin sticks with a settled core.
Rangers predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Souttar, Pröpper, Aarons — Rothwell, Dowell, Diomande — Cortes, Gassama, Danilo.
Injured: Sterling, Aasgaard , Yilmaz, Matonda.
Suspended: None.
UEFA Champions League Qualifiers schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, July 30
- Panathinaikos vs. Rangers (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, July 31
- Breidablik vs. Lech Poznan (2:30 p.m.)
- RB Salzburg vs. SK Brann (2:45 p.m.)
- Servette vs. Viktoria Plzen (3:00 p.m.)