Valiant but vulnerable - how Rangers escaped heat of Athens with hope

In a tense Champions League qualifying match, Scottish club Rangers managed to escape Athens with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Panathinaikos. Despite facing a hostile environment and immense pressure, Rangers demonstrated resilience and determination to secure a crucial away win in the first leg of the tie. The game saw Rangers take an early lead through a goal from Antonio Colak, only to be pegged back by an equalizer from the Greek hosts. However, Rangers regrouped and found the winning goal late in the second half, courtesy of a strike from Todd Cantwell. While Rangers can take solace in the result, the article highlights their vulnerability, as they were forced to withstand intense pressure from the home team throughout the match. The win keeps Rangers' Champions League aspirations alive, but they will need to maintain their composure and discipline in the return leg to progress to the group stage.