LASK in the semi-finals: thrilling duel against Hartberg for a European Cup ticket!

LASK in the semi-finals: thrilling duel against Hartberg for a European Cup ticket!

On May 26, 2025, LASK will face TSV Hartberg in the semi-finals of the European Cup playoffs of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The game takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the Raiffeisen Arena. The winner of this game qualifies for two more competitive games this season, as SK Rapid awaits in the playoff final, who are fighting for the last European Cup ticket for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League in a two-legged tie. [Laola1] reports that LASK finished the season as winners of the qualifying group with 38 points, which is seven points ahead of Hartberg.

In the last round, LASK managed a 0-0 draw against SCR Altach, while Hartberg celebrated a decisive victory last Friday with a 1-0 win against Austria Klagenfurt, which resulted in relegation to the 2nd league for the Carinthians. This constellation increases the pressure on both teams in the upcoming semi-finals.

Strong performances from the teams

LASK has scored a total of 23 points in 10 games in the qualifying group this season and has shown remarkable performances. What is particularly noteworthy is that the team only conceded three goals. Robert Zulj emphasized the importance of preparation and performance in the upcoming knock-out game. LASK has only suffered one defeat in the last nine matches against Hartberg and is heading into the playoff semi-finals with a positive record of two away wins and two points shared.

The results of the two teams so far this season are a good omen for LASK, who scored 14 points in 16 Bundesliga games in the spring season. On Monday the team has the opportunity to continue this successful streak and qualify for the international competitions. There is a special promotion for subscribers for ticket sales, which is intended to make it easier to attend the decisive game. However, the team is currently struggling with injury concerns as several players such as Pintor, Usor, Jungwirth, Berisha and Michael are out.

The path to the final

The winner of Monday's match will face SK Rapid in two games. This duel could be crucial as the winner will qualify for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on July 24th. According to [LASK], the teams from the lower play-offs have managed to qualify for the European Cup twice in the last six years - a fact that further increases the tension.

The current table position is also important. LASK has prevailed in the qualifying group of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga and their rankings are determined, among other things, by goal difference and goals scored. This is particularly relevant as the table has a direct impact on qualification opportunities for the next UEFA competitions. [Bundesliga.at] emphasizes in their regulations that in the event of a tie, the goal difference and the number of goals scored are decisive, which puts additional pressure on the teams.

The upcoming semi-final between LASK and Hartberg promises to be an intense and exciting duel in which both teams fight for their chance at international football.