Factfile on Krasnodar, Hearts' potential Europa League foes
We take a look at the Russian Premier League side that Hearts could face if the Tynecastle men can overcome Birkirkara next week:
Head coach: Oleg Kononov
Stdaium: Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar
Capacity: 33,000
Nicknames: The Bulls or the Black-Greens
Best European Result: Made the last-32 of the Europa League last season, losing out to Sparta Prague. Have defeated Everton and Borussia Dortmund in the past two seasons.
Key players: Brazilian striker Ari is technically gifted and has an eye for goal, while Polish international Artur Jedrzejczyk is part of a miserly defence.