SKN Women: Champions League adventure in a loud atmosphere in Stockholm

Things have been turbulent in St. Pölten in the last few weeks, especially due to the flooding that hit the city and the subsequent mold growth in the NV Arena. Now, while the SKN women are on their journey to Stockholm, they have to deal with new challenges. But in this case it's not inconvenience, but the exciting atmosphere of the Champions League.

The team, led by the coachRead Brancao, will play in front of an impressive backdrop. At Hammarby, the Swedish champions, over10,000 fansexpected. This number promises loud support for the hosts, which could be a real challenge for the SKN players. The encounter, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will also be calledFree stream on DAZNtransmitted.

Games and expectations

Despite a rather disappointing 0-0 draw in the last league game against Bergheim, coach Brancao shows optimistic expectations for the game in Stockholm. She emphasizes that Hammarby offers a lot of quality in attack, similar to their upcoming opponents, Manchester City, who the team will face later on October 16th at the Austria Stadium. The highlight of the game will be the emotional connection to the stadium, the passionate fans, the floodlights and the club anthem, which will give you goosebumps before the games.

GoalkeeperCarina Schlueteremphasizes how important this unique atmosphere is for the players: "When I think about the stadium, the fans, the floodlights and the anthem, I get tingling. That's the biggest thing for us." Her enthusiasm shows that she is ready to face the challenges of the prestigious competition.

The upcoming game could be one of the most impressive opportunities for the St. Pölten players to demonstrate their skills at international level. This could also be an important experience for the entire team as they find their way to master the challenges of the Champions League and face great expectations in the process.