Hearts, the surprise Scottish Women's Premier League champions, face a tough debut in the Women's Champions League. After coach Eva Olid's departure, new boss Andy Thomson leads a squad with minimal additions into a qualifying tournament in Denmark.

Their first opponent is Gintra, a Lithuanian side with extensive European experience and currently leading their domestic league. Should Hearts advance, they could face hosts HB Koge or Latvian champions Riga, who have already dispatched two British teams in qualifying.

Rangers, runners-up in the league and cup, have also seen player departures. Under new head coach Leanne Crichton and her brother Colin, they begin their campaign at home against Slavia Prague. A win would pit them against either Ajax or Brondby, both with strong European pedigrees. The path to the group stage is challenging for both Scottish clubs.