Hearts and Rangers prepare for tough Champions League qualifying matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Heart of Midlothian and Rangers begin their Champions League qualifying group stage campaign on August 5, 2026. Hearts face Gintra in Denmark, while Rangers have reshuffled their squad after missing out on major titles last season. Both teams aim to reverse the trend of Scottish clubs struggling in European competitions. Hearts, under new coach Andy Thomson, have made only one notable transfer ahead of their first European venture. Rangers, led by Leanne Crichton, are also navigating player departures as they seek success in the Champions League and potential entry into the Europa League. The results from these matches will determine their progression in European football this season.
- •Hearts face Gintra in Denmark on August 5.
- •Rangers have signed new players to address summer departures.
- •Scottish teams have struggled historically in the Women's Champions League.
- •Progression to the third qualifying round is at stake for both clubs.
- •Rangers lost the league title and Scottish Cup final last season.
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Tough Champions League challenge for Hearts and Rangers
- 6:47 PMBBC Football — Tough Champions League challenge awaits Hearts and Rangers
"Heart of Midlothan and Rangers start their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday, but how are they are prepared?
"Heart of Midlothan and Rangers start their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday, but how are they are prepared?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:49 PMTough Champions League challenge for Hearts and Rangers
Heart of Midlothan and Rangers start their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday, but how are they are prepared?
- BBC FootballAug 4, 2026, 6:47 PMTough Champions League challenge awaits Hearts and Rangers
Heart of Midlothan and Rangers start their new season in the Champions League qualifying group stage on Wednesday, but how are they are prepared?
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