Spittal aims for redemption in Conference League match against Rapid Vienna
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Blair Spittal is looking to rectify past disappointments as he and his team face Rapid Vienna in the Conference League tonight. Hearts enter this second leg with a 2-2 aggregate from the first match, where they drew after coming back from a goal down. Spittal emphasized the need for improved defensive solidity and noted the team's offensive capabilities. He believes their recent form gives them a good chance to secure advancement to the next round, especially after showing progress in their last few games.
- •Hearts and Rapid Vienna are tied 2-2 on aggregate ahead of the second leg.
- •The match is taking place tonight in Vienna.
- •Spittal highlighted the importance of defensive strategies to minimize opponent chances.
- •Hearts seek to avenge their previous failure to advance in the competition.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spittal aims to turn 'sour taste' into sweet success
"Blair Spittal is on a mission to take care of Conference League unfinished business by beating Rapid Vienna in the Austrian capital tonight. The midfielder was part of the Tynecastle team that failed to make the knockout rounds two years ago despite winning their opening two league-phase fixtures. Hearts' hopes of making it through the play-off are on a knife-edge after last week's 2-2 first-leg draw.
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