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This article from Record Portugal covers multiple stories from the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds as of July 28, 2026. The main headline reports that Manuel Tulipa's Ararat-Armenia is close to advancing to the next phase after the 2nd leg of the 2nd qualifying round. A separate story highlights Sturm Graz thrashing Hearts, leaving the tie practically resolved, with the loser dropping to the Europa League where they could face Benfica if Benfica overcomes St. Gallen. Additionally, Lithuanian club FK Kauno Zalgiris is forced to play their Champions League match at a borrowed stadium due to a Pitbull concert. Finally, Portuguese coach Filipe Coelho has qualified Universitatea Craiova for the Champions League after a 1-0 win over Vitebsk in the 1st qualifying round.
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Tulipa Close to Advancing to Next Phase
The second leg of the second qualifying round of the Champions League takes place this Tuesday.
Attention Benfica: Sturm Graz Thrashes Hearts, Leaves Tie Practically Resolved
Sturm Graz delivered a dominant performance against Hearts, effectively sealing the tie. The team that is eliminated will drop to the Europa League and could face Benfica, should the Portuguese side overcome St. Gallen.
Lithuanian Team Left Without Stadium for Champions League Match: "Because of a Concert by a Dog or Something Like That..."
FK Kauno Zalgiris will be forced to play at a borrowed home venue due to a Pitbull concert, according to club official Zeljko Sopic.
Filipe Coelho Qualifies Universitatea Craiova for the Champions League
The Romanian club defeated Vitebsk 1-0 in the second leg of the first qualifying round, securing their place in the competition.
For more updates, visit the Champions League section.
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Tulipa Nears Champions League Advancement; Sturm Graz Dominates Hearts