LASK against Rapid: The decisive European Cup final in Linz!

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LASK trifft heute um 17 Uhr in Linz im Europacup-Play-Off auf Rapid, um den letzten Startplatz der Saison 2024/25 zu sichern.
LASK meets Rapid in Linz in Linz in Linz in Linz today to secure the last starting place of the 2024/25 season. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Linz, Österreich - On May 29, 2025, a decisive first leg in the European Cup playoff between the LASK and Rapid Vienna is on the program. The kick -off takes place at 5 p.m. in Linz. Both teams are fighting for the last European Cup launch for the 2024/25 season. According to Krone Rapid showed better performance in the master group, while the LASK dominated in the qualification group.

Stefan Kulovits, the interim coach of Rapid, described the encounter as a "small final". The winner has the chance to get in the qualification for Conference League (2nd round) in July. Kulovits emphasizes the urgency of an increase in performance so as not to gamble the chance of the European Cup.

interim trainer and strategic approaches

Both trainers, Kulovits and Maximilian Ritscher from LASK are interim coaches and are replaced after the end of the season. Ritscher demands from his team to avoid mistakes and consistently pull through his own way. With a high load after the semi -finals against Hartberg and the mood boycott of the active fan scene, the LASK sees itself in a special situation.

So far, however, things have been happily going for the LASK: The team has been undefeated for nine games and has not conceded a concedent concedent in the last six games. In addition, the LASK ended the last eight duels against Rapid unbeaten and won the LASK four of the last five home games. Despite these positive statistics, Kulovits reminds that no victories have been achieved for a long time.

personnel situation

The personnel situation at LASK is tense, but except for the long -term injuries, all players are ready for use. Nenad Cvetkovic is expected to play in defense. In addition, Guido Burgstaller announced his farewell from professional football, while LASK captain Philipp Ziereis will also end his time in Linz.

In the last round of the Admiral Bundesliga, it is decided which teams occupy the European Cup starting spaces. This decision is due at the weekend, while the Champions League qualification 2nd round on 23/24. and 30./31. Starts July. Teams that leave in this phase have the opportunity to switch to Europa League qualification, such as "https://www.laola1.at/de/Red/fussball/bundesliga/news/welcher-oesterreichische-klub-im-europacup-wo-ein-/" Class = "Source_3"> Laola1 reported.

The tension before the showdown between the LASK and Rapid Vienna is noticeable. Fans and players hope for a successful performance that brings the long -term dream of the European Cup to reach.

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