Rangers, Hearts face defeats in European qualifiers; Hibernian and Motherwell pull through
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Scottish clubs had a mixed night in European competition on August 6. Rangers lost 2-1 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland, while Hearts suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat against Benfica in Lisbon. Hibernian secured a 2-1 lead over Shkendija ahead of their second leg, and Motherwell earned a 1-1 draw against HJK Helsinki. The two defeats have added to an ongoing struggle for Scottish clubs in Europe, raising concerns among fans and management alike.
- •Rangers lost 2-1 to Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League.
- •Hearts fell heavily to Benfica, 6-1 in the Champions League qualifiers.
- •Hibernian leads Shkendija 2-1 heading into the second leg.
- •Motherwell achieved a 1-1 draw against HJK Helsinki in Finland.
- •Fans express concerns while some see potential for improvement.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Scottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism
- 10:28 AMBBC Sport — Scottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism
"Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.
"Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:44 AMScottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism
Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 10:28 AMScottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism
Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.
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