The derby bang: Dragovic is allowed to play against Rapid-blocked lock!

The derby bang: Dragovic is allowed to play against Rapid-blocked lock!

In Austrian football, the decision of the Bundesliga to reduce the ban on the defense chief of Vienna Austria, Aleksandar Dragovic, caused great excitement. Dragovic will be able to appear against the rival Rapid Vienna on April 11, 2025. He had originally been closed to two games, but the Outslaw's objection was successful, so the punishment was shortened to a game. Dragovic had suffered his lock after arising in the ÖFB Cup match against TSV Hartberg after the game with the referee team. His absence had already been noticeable in the last game against WAC (0-0).

The CEO of the Bundesliga, Christian Ebenbauer, was already optimistic about the upcoming 2024/25 season, which begins on August 2, 2024 with the opening game between Grazer AK 1902 and FC Red Bull Salzburg. The league will also be held in the proven format in the coming season: After a basic round of 22 rounds, the table is shared, the first six teams being divided into the master group and the remaining six into the qualification group.

new rules and structures

In both groups, each team plays twice against each other, and the points stalls are halved after the group phase. There are several decision criteria for a scoring score, such as the direct duel or the larger goal difference. Austria receives five starting places for the international competitions, whereby the champions are moving directly into the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League.

It is also important that only licensed clubs have the authorization to increase. In 2025, masters will have a license for the highest division. Relegation games are intended for non-licensed clubs that can secure the ascent. In addition, the promotion of Austrian players is also very important because at least twelve domestic players have to be in the game report.

Another exciting aspect of the new season is the introduction of a new league ball from the derby star and the determination of the master plate of the master plate at 18,000 euros. While the viewers are looking forward to the first impetus, the maximum price for guest tickets remains at 20 euros. The video assistant referee technology will also be used in the coming season to support decisions on the field.

With these innovations and the special circumstances around Dragovic's lock, the 2024/25 season will surely be a highlight for all football fans in Austria. If you want to keep an eye on the developments of the league, you can go into the details on kosmo.at and Bundesliga.at deepen.