Celtic and Rangers are preparing to make the massive jump from Scottish domestic football to the Champions League, with the blue half of Glasgow in particular facing a daunting task. Rangers - the biggest test yet

This is the last season of the current Women's Champions League format, with a single 18-team league to be introduced from next season, along with a second tier competition - like the Europa League in the men's game. But for now, teams have been split into three or four team mini-tournaments with all the matches played at one venue.

That means if Rangers manage to get the better of Arsenal, they will then play either Atletico Madrid or Rosenborg in London for a place in round two. Likewise, if Celtic progress they must take on either FC Gintra of Lithuania or Moldovan side Agarista CSF. Round two is then a two-legged tie against a single opponent, with the winner progressing to the 16-team group stage.

Rangers also tried to prepare more for Europe's elite in pre-season, as they played Spanish side Levante, who finished fourth in the top-flight last term, and won 1-0. Potter's side are top of the SWPL having scored 43 goals already (including 10 in Sunday's win over Dundee United) without conceding a single one. But until now they've played a United side who narrowly avoided relegation last term, newly-promoted Queen's Park, and part-timers Montrose, Partick Thistle and Aberdeen.

Arsenal finished third in the WSL last term and were just five points behind eventual winners Chelsea, and have England stars Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Alessio Russo in their ranks, as well as Spain's World Cup and multiple Champions League winner Mariona Caldentey. To name but a few. However, they have yet to get their new campaign underway, which could help Rangers.

"I don't think we're going to face a tougher test," Potter told BBC Scotland's Behind the Goals podcast. "You've got to thrive under it, this is the biggest test we can have, we've had a really good year, let's go and test ourselves and see where we're at." But for a team who have rarely had to put their bodies on the line defensively, to go into a game where they know possession is going to be limited adds another level of difficulty.

"Even though we've not been tested [defensively], we've worked to nullify teams," the former England midfielder added. "The importance of us playing Levante in pre-season is because we knew it would be a similar test. They made us suffer for long periods and that's something we wanted to feel. We've tried to replicate those moments. You've got to try and do as much as you can with what you've got and that's what we've tried to do."

Captain Nicola Docherty says Rangers are not interested in "just making up the numbers" in the Champions League as they prepare to face Arsenal in qualifying. The Scottish side face the WSL club at Meadow Park on Wednesday and a statement victory would send them through to play Atletico Madrid or Rosenborg in the second round.

Scotland defender Docherty says beating Arsenal would be a "career highlight" and insists her team are "raring to go" and determined to "come out on top". "When you look at the WSL and the league in Scotland, there’s obviously a gap there," the full-back added. "We're trying to bridge that at Rangers, [so] if we were to do a job against Arsenal that would be right up there as a career highlight."

"As soon as you come into this competition, it's tough at the top. But we're not here to make up the numbers, we're here to challenge Arsenal and really take the game to them. We really want to challenge in the Champions League and not be satisfied just to make it into qualifying. We actually want to compete and that’s something that starts against Arsenal." A Look at Rangers' Road to the Top

Rangers' journey to the Champions League qualifying stage is a testament to their recent dominance in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL). With a relentless attacking force, they have established themselves as a formidable force in domestic football. However, the Champions League represents a whole new level of competition, and the team is aware of the challenge ahead. Arsenal's Threat: A WSL Powerhouse

Arsenal, on the other hand, is a well-established force in the Women's Super League (WSL). They boast a wealth of experience and talent, with several England internationals and former Champions League winners in their ranks. A Battle for Champions League Glory

The match between Rangers and Arsenal promises to be a captivating encounter. It's a clash of styles, with Rangers' relentless attacking approach meeting Arsenal's WSL experience. While the odds may favor Arsenal, Rangers' ambition and hunger for success could make for an exciting and unpredictable match.