Rapid in print: round of 16 without away fans - a fight for honor!

Rapid in print: round of 16 without away fans - a fight for honor!

Hütteldorf, Österreich - On March 13, 2025, a gripping round of round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League is on the program in the Allianz Stadium: SK Rapid meets Borac Banja Luka. The Hütteldorfer had to be satisfied with a 1-1 draw in the first leg, which took place in Bosnia, after they left several good options and collected a penalty shortly before the end, like Laola1. The mood in the team is tense after Rapid also lost the dress rehearsal against TSV Hartberg 1-2 last weekend. Another damper for the Viennese who still hope for a positive turn.

Another obstacle is the fan situation for this second leg: Due to riots at Borac Banja Luka's play-off game against Olimpija Ljubljana, no away fans can be expected in the stadium. The UEFA has decided that Borac Banja Luka is not allowed to sell tickets to his fans, which further complicates the situation for the Bosnian team, such as kicker.de reports . This measure represents a significant restriction, since the support from the fans in such decisive games is often of great importance.

The anticipation for the duel, however, is unbroken, and the Rapid players are under pressure to increase performance and win the home game to secure the move into the quarter-finals. All eyes are aimed at the game while the opponents prepare for an exciting meeting.