Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Sturm Graz outclass Hearts in Champions League qualifier
Hearts face a long season after a 6-0 aggregate thrashing by Sturm Graz.
Hearts of Oak
team
Competition
Champions League qualifiers
Aggregate score
6-0 to Sturm Graz
Outcome
Hearts drop to Europa League 3rd qualifying round
What happened. Sturm Graz outclassed Hearts in the Champions League qualifiers, winning 6-0 on aggregate.
- Hearts were outclassed by Sturm Graz.
- Aggregate defeat was 6-0.
- Hearts drop into Europa League 3rd qualifying round.
Hearts now face a tough Europa League qualifying campaign.
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