Rapid Vienna before the decisive second leg! Will the master achieve promotion?

Rapid Vienna before the decisive second leg! Will the master achieve promotion?

On August 14, 2025, Rapid Vienna will face Dundee United in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League this evening. Kick-off is at 8:45 p.m. The first leg ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, although Rapid had numerous chances to win the game. Dundee United showed a particularly effective performance.

The current form curves of the two teams couldn't be more different. Rapid Vienna comes out of the Bundesliga with a positive momentum after they recently won 2-1 against Sturm Graz. The club got off to a strong start in the league and won the first two games. In contrast, Dundee United suffered a 3-2 defeat against Heart of Midlothian and have just one point from two league games.

EUROPE WITH UEFA

The UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) is the governing body for football in Europe and organizes a variety of competitions, including the Champions League, the Europa League and the recently introduced Conference League. UEFA was founded on June 15, 1954 in Basel, Switzerland and is now affiliated with 55 national associations. Aleksander Čeferin, who was elected president in 2016, leads the organization.

UEFA has dealt with various challenges in recent years, such as the suspension of all Russian national teams due to the Ukraine conflict. In February 2022, this decision was made and confirmed by a court. However, on September 26, 2023, the ban on the Russian U-17 national team was lifted, which was met with resistance from some member associations, particularly those from Ukraine, England and Sweden.

Rapid Vienna's next challenge

For Rapid Vienna, a win against Dundee United could pave the way for the next round: Should the club advance to the final, Rapid would face the winner of the game between AIK Solna and Györi ETO FC in the final qualifying round. The first leg shows that it will be a close contest, which should only increase the anticipation for the second leg.

In addition, UEFA is known for the UEFA Super Cup, which is played annually between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League. The Super Cup has a long tradition and was first launched in 1972. This year 2025, Paris Saint-Germain won the title against Tottenham Hotspur on penalties and thus secured the prestigious trophy.

With Rapid Vienna in promising form and intense European competition, it remains to be seen whether they can reach the next round in the UEFA Conference League, while the entire football community looks forward to exciting upcoming encounters in various UEFA competitions.