Rangers defeated Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in the Champions League third qualifying round, showcasing strong performances and taking a three-goal lead into the second leg. Oliver Antman impressed on his debut with an assist, while Cyriel Dessers contributed a penalty goal. Although Rangers have struggled in the Scottish Premiership, their European campaign remains promising after a previous 3-1 aggregate victory over Panathinaikos. Plzen, although historically successful in the Champions League, faces challenges after mixed domestic results and must perform exceptionally to avoid dropping into the Europa League.
Rangers will take a commanding three-goal advantage into Tuesday's Champions League third qualifying round second leg against Viktoria Plzen after a 3-0 victory at Ibrox.
The victory at Ibrox featured standout performances, including Oliver Antman, who provided an assist for Djeidi Gassama's goal, and Cyriel Dessers, who scored a penalty.
Plzen, runners-up in last season's Czech league, began their European campaign with a home defeat but managed to turn it around in Geneva.
Rangers are aiming to reach the Champions League's new league phase for the first time, with a potential meeting against Red Bull Salzburg or Club Brugge looming.
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