Hearts to face Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
Heart of Midlothian will face Austrian side Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying next month.
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Heart of Midlothian are set to face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers. This marks the Edinburgh side's return to Europe's elite club competition for the first time in two decades after securing a second-place finish in the Scottish Premiership.
Sturm Graz also finished as runners-up in their domestic campaign, finishing behind LASK. The first leg is scheduled to take place in Austria on 21/22 July, with the return fixture at Tynecastle the following midweek.
The club is currently navigating a period of transition off the pitch. With head coach Derek McInnes appearing set to depart for Rangers, the board is expected to finalize an appointment for his successor within the coming days.