Rapid Hütteldorf defeated Copenhagen: climb to the round of 16!

Rapid Hütteldorf defeated Copenhagen: climb to the round of 16!

Allianz Stadion, Wien, Österreich - The SK Rapid Vienna stands after an impressive 3-0 win against FC Copenhagen in the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League. Despite some health and performance -related challenges during the season, the team of coach Robert Klauß was able to ensure the qualification and ended the year 2024 with a sporty highlight. The end of the group phase fell exactly at the perfect moment: The important 1-0 scored Dion Beljo shortly before the half -time break, which gave the team new swing. Captain Matthias Seidl and goalkeeper Niklas Hedl said positively about the team performance and morality, which was retained despite the previous defeats. "We showed our potential," Hedl praised the team.

Klagenfurt in a sold -out Allianz Stadium was full of energy that not only came from the players. Over 23,000 spectators were feverish, including around 2,000 Danish fans who provided an excellent atmosphere. Before the game, Klaus had emphasized the importance of the match: "A victory would bring us directly to the round of 16, a great success for us", as could be read in a report from offside.at. With FC Copenhagen, a top-class opponent came to the show of strength, who was even able to gain a Champions League experience last season. The challenge was strengthened again by the tactical and variable -playing line -up of the Danes that remained undefeated in their last 14 games.

The key to success

Klauss emphasized that the players show stability on the defensive and at the same time use the space. "We have to play better than last week to win," warned the coach, who saw the improvement in the team game essential. Matthias Seidl reported on the determined energy in the team, which emerged from the preparations and the motivation to give everything for victory. The trainer and the players agree: Such services are also necessary after the winter break if it continues in the round of 16. "When we stand our husband, we have a chance against every opponent," said Seidl. The future looks promising for the Hütteldorfer, who can now look optimistically at the next games according to the challenges of the group phase, such as