There there things to work on for Russell Martin's new-look side but the former Scotland international is delighted with the result.

Report as Rangers beat Panathinaikos 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier; 19-year-old Findlay Curtis opened the scoring in the second half; Djeidi Gassama doubled the lead after the visitors had Georgios Vagiannidis sent off;

Russell Martin’s tenure as Rangers manager got off to a bright start with a 2-0 victory over a Panathinaikos side that finished the match with ten men.After a tight and tense opening 45 minutes, it

Rangers drew the toughest possible opponent in Champions League qualifying and the stakes could scarcely be higher, writes Liam McLeod.

Second-half goals from Findlay Curtis and debutant Djeidi Gassama led Rangers to a 2-0 first-leg win against Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifier.  Scorers: Curtis 52', Gassama

A packed Ibrox watched the home side start with the pace and purpose but it was the visitors who almost stole into the lead in the ninth minute with Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland making a fine save from Fecundo Pellistri following a cut-back, before Filip Duricic struck the outside of the post from the rebound.

Russell Martin got off to a dream start as Rangers manager with a 2-0 Champions League win over Panathinaikos. Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama were on the scoresheet in the second half against the Greeks who were reduced to 10 men. It gives the Light Blues a commanding advantage in the second qualifying round tie.

Panathinaikos boss Rui Vitoria insists his side are ready for Ibrox on Tuesday night, despite a scant knowledge of Rangers. The Portuguese side arrived in Glasgow for the first leg of the Champions League second round qualifier with the return leg taking place in Athens next week.

How we rated performances of each Rangers players in the 2-0 Champions League qualifying first leg win over Panathinaikos at Ibrox.