Hearts humbled 6-1 at Benfica; Hibs and Motherwell gain European edges

Hearts' Europa League hopes all but ended in Lisbon as Benfica ran riot, while Scottish sides elsewhere found reasons to smile.

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What happened. Benfica thrashed Hearts 6-1 in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie, leaving the Scottish side's hopes of progression all but over.

• Benfica led 3-0 at half-time and added three more after the break.
• Hibs beat Shkendija 2-1 with a 90th-minute winner from Warren O'Hora.
• Motherwell drew 1-1 at HJK Helsinki, with Teemu Pukki equalising.

Hearts face a likely Conference League play-off against Rapid Vienna; Hibs and Motherwell take leads into second legs.

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