Scottish clubs return to Premiership action after a difficult week in Europe, with Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell eliminated from the Conference League and Celtic dropping into the Europa League after losing dramatically to LASK. The results raise questions about fatigue, confidence and how quickly the affected sides can recover for key domestic fixtures, while Hearts were the only Scottish club to progress.

Celtic conceded five times in Austria after leading their Champions League play-off tie, and now face Falkirk before Europa League matches against opponents including Benfica and Marseille. Hibs lost to Gent after two late goals, Motherwell went out 7-2 on aggregate to Freiburg, and Rangers’ penalty defeat by Jablonec left Derek McInnes still seeking a league win ahead of a potentially tense trip to Aberdeen.