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Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian find out Champions League, Europa League and Conference League qualifying opponents | Football News | Sky Sports

Scottish football clubs Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell, and Hibernian have found out their opponents for the upcoming European qualifying rounds. The draw includes matches for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell, and Hibernian have learned their opponents for the upcoming qualifying rounds of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. The draw sets the stage for an exciting series of matches as these Scottish clubs aim for European glory.

Hearts' Path in Champions League

Hearts will face Sturm Graz in their Champions League qualifying match, with the first leg scheduled for Tuesday night. Should they emerge victorious, they will then meet either Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze in the next round. The return leg at Tynecastle Park is set for July 25. If Hearts do not succeed against Sturm Graz, they will drop into the Europa League, where they will take on the winner of the tie between St Gallen and Benfica. This marks Hearts' first appearance in Champions League qualifying since the 2006-07 season, when they were eliminated by AEK Athens in the third qualifying round.

Rangers Begin Europa League Campaign

Rangers, who finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season, will kick off their Europa League journey against Jagiellonia Bialystok from Poland. A win would propel Derek McInnes' side into the play-off round, while a loss would see them enter the Conference League for the first time.

Motherwell and Hibernian in Conference League Qualifying

Motherwell and Hibernian are also gearing up for their respective Conference League qualifying matches. Motherwell will face Faroese team Havnar Boltfelag, and if they progress, they could encounter teams such as LNZ Cherkasy, Gent, or Besiktas in the next round. Meanwhile, Hibernian will take on KF Malisheva from Kosovo, with potential opponents including NK Bravo or FC Santa Coloma in subsequent rounds.

As the qualifying rounds approach, these Scottish clubs are poised to make their mark on the European stage, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these crucial matches.

Source: skysports.com