The countdown to the European premiere of Panathinaic started. Today (18/6, 13:00), in Nyon, Switzerland, the draw of the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Champions League takes place, with the Greens learning their first opponent on the way to League Phase.
His team Rui Vitoria It participates for the second consecutive year in the qualifiers of the top cross -country competition, thanks to Greece’s improved position in the UEFA standings. However, the ‘clover’ is located in groupsevent that foreshadows difficult clashes.
Panathinaikos’ potential opponents are Three teams with European experience And high level: Rangers from Scotland, Salzburg from Austria and Victoria Plzen from the Czech Republic. Rangers stands out as the most “heavy” name, with a rich story and second place in last year’s Scottish Championship. At the same time, a possible qualification against it will give Panathinaikos the advantage of being strong in the next round, due to the high score of the Scots.
On the other hand, Salzburg and Plzen, although dangerous, are considered – theoretically – more rivals, without it, in any way, that the “clover” mission will be easy.
The first matches of the 2nd qualifying are scheduled for the July 23-24with rematch following 30-31 of the month. Qualifying at this stage not only means progress in the Champions League, but also securing European continuity, either through the Europa League playoffs or through the Conference League League.
Source: Sport Fm
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