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Rangers, Hearts face defeats in European qualifiers; Hibernian and Motherwell pull through

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Rangers, Hearts face defeats in European qualifiers; Hibernian and Motherwell pull through

Summary

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.

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•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.

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