Rapid Vienna fails after a red card and injury drama against Djurgården!

Rapid Vienna fails after a red card and injury drama against Djurgården!

In the quarter-final second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League, SK Rapid Vienna experienced a bitter home defeat against Djurgården Stockholm. On April 18, 2025, in front of 25,600 spectators in the Allianz Stadium, Rapid was defeated for the first time after nine unbeaten games in international competition. This meant not only leaving the current season, but also the loss of potential income that would have been associated with another European Cup semi-final. Kleine Zeitung reports that despite the setbacks, the conditions for a successful evening were extremely bad.

The course of the game took a dramatic turn early on. In the 7th minute Mamadou Sangaré received a red card after having fouled Nino Hing with a sole on the ankle. The referee Anthony Taylor initially hesitated and showed yellow, but decided after a Var check for the red card. Agelj had to be taken to the hospital with suspicion of a broken leg, which also burdened the rapid players' mood ( Ligaportal ).

An own goal brings hope

Despite the outnumbered, Rapid initially showed a combative performance. In the first half, Djurgården took the lead in the 42nd minute through a penalty of Marcus Danielson. But Rapid was able to strike back shortly before the break: Jacob Une took care of in added time when he achieved an own goal. Although the opportunities and the course of the game were strongly influenced by the red card, Rapid held against it.

In the second round, the game continued to be turbulent. Rapid had several opportunities to take the lead, but could not find the necessary precision in the end. In the 77th minute, Keita Kosugi then equalized and again caused a sensation in the stadium. Rapid's opportunities also kept neutralizing the opportunities played by Djurgården.

crucial moments in extra time

In the end, it should be noted that Rapid Vienna has not only lost a decisive game, but also another deep setback in international competition. However, if this evening did not lack use and will, the decisions on the square were ultimately determined by individual mistakes and unfortunate moments. The statistics show that Rapid was also under pressure and had to survive many dangerous moments that are also difficult to get under control through the rules of the game, such as the cards' awarding ( footystats ).