Rapid loses 0: 2 against Salzburg - mood in the empty stadium disappointed!

Rapid loses 0: 2 against Salzburg - mood in the empty stadium disappointed!

Wien-Hütteldorf, Österreich - On March 31, 2025, the Bundesliga championship group in Vienna-Hütteldorf started with a remarkable game in which SK Rapid lost 0-2 against FC Red Bull Salzburg. This encounter was characterized by a striking absence of the fans in the Block West and the opposite sectors, which remained vacant due to riots in Hartberg. In total, there were only 11,680 spectators in the Allianz Stadium, of which around 11,500 rapid fans were. These were distributed on the two long -term standards, which led to a noticeably low volume, especially the 200 travelers from Salzburg who traveled with them were noticeable.

Salzburg's defender Leandro Morgalla commented on the lack of atmosphere in the stadium, while Rapid's keeper Niklas Hedl noted that the lack of Block West had a negative impact on the atmosphere. Rapid's coach, Robert Klauß, emphasized that the team played well in the initial phase, but the absence of the loud fans was clearly noticeable. He also pointed out that external circumstances were not an excuse for the defeat. Hedl added that this unusual and negative atmosphere should not be repeated. reports that these developments are unacceptable for the association.

meaning of the stadium mood

In a broader context, the challenges of SK Rapid show how important the atmosphere in the stadium is for the performance of the team. A current study by the Voting app Fanq has shown that Eintracht Frankfurt has the best stadium mood in the Bundesliga, with 4.96 out of 5 possible stars. Over 10,000 Bundesliga fans were interviewed to collect this data, with at least 200 fans per club. Union Berlin (4.95 stars) and FC Schalke 04 (4.94 stars) follow in the other places. In contrast, FC Bayern Munich is only in 17th place with a weak rating of 3.87 stars, which points out that the mood there is significantly different from that in Frankfurt. sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bundesliga-im-stadion-bayern-schlecht-frankfurt-spitze/1288417/34942" Class = "Source_3"> Sky Sport reports about these rankings and explains how different the experience of the fans in the different stages are. In summary, it can be said that the mood in the stadium is not only important for the audience experience, but can also have a direct impact on the performance of the teams. The SK Rapid faces the challenge of mobilizing your own fan base and ensuring a positive atmosphere to avoid future defeats.