Sturm Graz aims to win against Heart of Midlothian. The Austrian runner-up is warned despite the clear 4:0 lead from the first leg against Scotland's vice-champion.
What is Sturm Graz's goal?
Sturm Graz wants to secure the 4:0 lead from the first leg against Heart of Midlothian and advance to the third qualifying round of the Champions League, marking their sixth consecutive participation in a European cup main competition.
What is the current situation?
The starting position is good, maybe very good, but it's not over yet, warned coach Fabio Ingolitsch. Sturm Graz earned 38 points from 22 games in the 2025 season and is thus in first place in the Bundesliga, 1 point ahead of Red Bull Salzburg.
What's next?
Sturm Graz will face Wolfsberger AC on January 23, 2027. Until then, the team must overcome several hurdles to reach the Champions League.
The team has already scored 33 goals and conceded 26 goals this season, resulting in a positive goal difference of +7. With this performance, Sturm Graz also wants to be successful in the Champions League qualification.
