Hearts' rebuild off to a grim start: 6-0 European defeat, late collapse at Aberdeen, Benfica next

Hearts lost 6-0 on aggregate to Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying, then conceded twice after the 90th minute to lose at Aberdeen. New head coach Wouter Vrancken inherited a squad stripped of its captain, top striker and best midfielder. Next: Benfica at Tynecastle on Thursday — a side who beat Napoli and Real Madrid at home last season.