Rapid Vienna enthusiastic: victory against Denmark and Europa League round of 16!

Rapid Vienna enthusiastic: victory against Denmark and Europa League round of 16!

In a gripping game, Rapid Vienna qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League, after a convincing victory against a strongly assessed Danish team. Before 24,465 fans in the Allianz Stadium, Dion Beljo scored in added time in the first half and the talented Niki worm fire with an impressive double pack (51st, 64th) the goals for the green and white. This important success, which the team has an emotional character through the dedication to Guido Burgstaller, who has suffered a broken skull, gave Rapid not only fourth place in the group, but also the direct move into the round of 16 without having to play the intermediate round, such as Today. reported.

New Champions League structure ensures tension

This season the Champions League is facing a fundamental change. The new format replaces the traditional group phases with a single table with 36 teams, in which the top eight teams move in directly into the round of 16. Teams that land between 25 and 36, on the other hand, immediately excrete the competition, which increases the importance of each individual placement. The places nine to 24 have to compete in exciting playoffs after the preliminary round to determine the last eight round of 16 finalists. The ranks of the ranks nine to 16 draw directly against the teams of places 17 to 24, which brings a strategic advantage for the better placed teams, as from 90min.de

The playoffs are not only crucial for the progress of the Champions League, but also for the tension of the fans. Games will be held on February 13 and 20, while the possible opponents are drawn on February 21. After the last successes, Rapid Vienna could meet well-known opponents in a premium constellation. The time will show which clubs are waiting for in the round of 16 in the round of 16, but one thing is clear: the upcoming games will offer the backbone of a gripping European football.