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Hearts prepare for Rapid Vienna test amid improving form

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:43 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Hearts prepare for Rapid Vienna test amid improving form

Summary

Hearts face Rapid Vienna at Tynecastle in the Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday. Defender Jamie McCart believes the team’s recent three-game unbeaten streak offers confidence to overcome their opponents. Rapid arrives in Edinburgh following an 8-0 league win over Grazer AK. McCart notes previous heavy defeats in Europe have provided valuable lessons for Hearts, emphasizing the need to maintain focus against strong competition.

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•Hearts seek first leg victory at Tynecastle on Thursday.
•Team shows improvement with three unbeaten matches.
•Rapid Vienna comes off a dominant 8-0 league win.
•Hearts aim to learn from past European defeats.
•McCart emphasizes need for a positive atmosphere.

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6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Hearts 'looking a lot better' for Rapid test

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Hearts defender Jamie McCart says the team's steady improvement in recent weeks provides the confidence they can overcome Rapid Vienna and reach the Conference League proper. McCart's return to the starting XI has coincided with a three-game unbeaten run as Wouter Vrancken's methods begin to take hold after his reign began with four defeats on the bounce. Rapid arrive in Edinburgh on the back of an 8-0 league victory over Grazer AK and McCart says Hearts are fully aware of the challenge they face.
— Yahoo Sports

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