Hearts 0-2 Sturm Graz (Agg: 0-6): Wouter Vrancken's side eliminated from Champions League in heavy aggregate defeat
- Posted on July 28, 2026
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In brief
Hearts' European ambitions were extinguished after suffering a devastating 2-0 defeat at Tynecastle against Sturm Graz, concluding a 6-0 aggregate elimination from the Champions League qualifying rounds. Manager Wouter Vrancken's squad, already trailing 4-0 from the opening leg in Austria, failed to mount a meaningful comeback in the return fixture. The Scottish club now turns attention to domestic competition, preparing for their Premiership opener against Aberdeen this weekend.
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Hearts 0-2 Sturm Graz (Agg: 0-6): Wouter Vrancken's side eliminated from Champions League in heavy aggregate defeat
Hearts saw their Champions League journey come to an abrupt end after a 2-0 home defeat to Sturm Graz; Wouter Vranckens side trailed 4-0 from the first leg; Hearts start Scottish Premiership campaign with trip to Aberdeen on Saturday, live on Sky
