Conference League draw 'best we could have hoped for'
Conference League draw 'best we could have hoped for'
Tue, August 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM UTC
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We asked for your views after Hearts learned their next potential European opponents.
The Tynecastle side will face Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan should they progress to the Europa League play-off round by defeating Benfica.
Defeat to Benfica would send Hearts into a Conference League play-off against Paide Linnameeskond of Estonia or Rapid Vienna.
Here are some of your comments:
Campbell: Most likely Rapid Vienna for a Conference League spot. I think that's a winnable tie and, hopefully, by that point we've got a few more in the door and the system is starting to click. Keep the faith.
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James: The Conference draw is the best we could have hoped for. Home leg first and hopefully Wouter Vrancken will have bedded in a few of the new boys a bit better and we'll have a better chance this time.
Aidan: If we play our best we will play Europa League football. If not we will get almost definitely Conference League.
David: Being realistic there is no way we will get past Benfica so it's then down to the Conference. Either tie will not be easy. There are too many factors in play at this early stage of the season as we try to integrate new players into a new system and with a manager who has yet to decide on his best starting 11. A lot of patience will be required and us fans are not noted for that!
Jim: Sadly, at best, it looks the Conference League for us this season and judging by defensive performances in the past week we could be embarrassed defensively at Benefica. So early in the season, injuries and suspensions kicking in already we need urgent quality cover or our season will be over before it gets going.
Jimmy: Incredible draw to get Rapid (or the Estonian side). Some good news after seeing the initial list of possible opponents
Source: “AOL Sports”
