(Credit: Imago)
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Rangers v Viktoria Plzen: Weather update, ticket details, away fan guide

Andrew Beharie
Andrew Beharie

Andrew graduated with a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Sunderland in 2024 and gained his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the same year. He has previously covered Blyth Spartans AFC and South Shields FC for the Non-League Paper and worked as head of media at Seaham Red Star FC and Willington Quay Saints FC. Andrew completed the Breaking Media Academy programme before joining Breaking Media permanently in July 2025.

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Rangers continue their quest to reach the Champions League league phase as they take on Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox.

The Gers dispatched Greek outfit Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the third qualifying round against last season's Czech Runners-up.

Russell Martin will be looking for a response from his players after publicly criticising their performance during their 1-1 draw with Motherwell on Saturday (2 August).

With Ibrox looking to host another Champions League classic, Ibrox News has highlighted all the information you need to know ahead of the match.

Russell Martin watching his Rangers side at Ibrox
Russell Martin is looking for his side to bounce back after dropping points at Motherwell (Credit: Imago)

Rain expected to dry up before Ibrox clash

Rangers and Plzen fans should expect no issues with the weather for Tuesday's clash (5 August).

Heavy downfall and weather warnings are currently underway at the time of writing across Scotland, with yellow and amber warnings issues for Glasgow by the Met Office.

However, they are expected to come to a close by the end of Monday (4 August).

While rain is expected in early parts of Tuesday, this is expected to clear up prior to kick-off.

Rangers predicted XI vs Viktoria Plzen
Rangers predicted XI vs Viktoria Plzen

Tickets left for Rangers v Viktoria Plzen

Tickets are available ahead of the first leg, with remaining tickets set to be released on general sale at 9am on 4 August on the Rangers ticketing website.

The only area that is unavailable for selection is area CF3 in the Copland Stand, as well as the away end in the corner of the Broomloan Stand.

Ticket CategoryPrice
Adults£33
Concessions£25
Juveniles£16
Ticket prices for Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen

Viktoria Plzen have been allocated 2,585 tickets for the fixture, in line with UEFA rules, and are expected to sell out.

Away guide for Plzen fans at Ibrox

Plzen fans flying over from the Czech Republic have multiple ways of getting to Ibrox.

If going by train, Ibrox is at least a couple of kilometres away from Glasgow Central and Queen Street Railway Stations.

Ibrox Stadium has an underground station, which is only a few minutes’ walk away.

There is expected to be a police presence in Glasgow, and away fans will be held in the stadium for an hour in accordance with UEFA protocol.

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