Hearts fall short against Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifiers
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Hearts lost to Sturm Graz, ending their Champions League campaign after a 6-0 aggregate defeat in the qualifiers. The match highlights the challenges faced by Hearts as they transition to the Europa League 3rd qualifying round. This result raises concerns about the club's prospects for the upcoming season. Ryan Stevenson and Tom English discussed Hearts' future on BBC Radio Scotland following the match.
- •Hearts face a 6-0 aggregate loss to Sturm Graz.
- •The result eliminates Hearts from the Champions League qualifiers.
- •Hearts will enter the Europa League 3rd qualifying round.
- •Ryan Stevenson and Tom English analyze Hearts' future on Radio Scotland.
- 10:54 PMBBC Football — 'This could be a long season for Hearts'
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