What happened. Hearts lost 4-0 to Sturm Graz in the Champions League second qualifying round, with the home side scoring early and adding three more in a nine-minute spell in the second half.

Hearts were defensively disorganised throughout.
Only two new signings started for Hearts.
Hearts face a tough task to overturn the deficit at Tynecastle.

Hearts will likely drop into Europa League qualifiers unless they stage a remarkable comeback.

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