Rapid Vienna weeks ago: fight for the climb!

Rapid Vienna weeks ago: fight for the climb!

The SK Rapid Vienna is standing a decisive week ago that could decide on the further course of the season both in the UEFA Conference League and in the local Bundesliga. On Thursday at 6:45 p.m., the team fights in the second leg against Borac Banja Luka after the first leg ended 1-1. A victory is necessary to move into the quarter -finals. At the same time, the meeting with SV Ried is on the program on Sunday, where the Hütteldorfer have to strive for their second league victory this season in order to secure the move into the master group on their own. As the Krone reported, managing director Markus Katzer in the cabin gave a rousing speech in which he made it clear to the players how critical the situation is. The pressure on the team and coach Robert Klauss is growing.

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On Sunday, SV Ried will try to win a victory for the 42nd time in Hütteldorf. Last season Rapid already demonstrated her strength as the second strongest team in the league. Trainer Didi Kühbauer emphasizes that the focus must now be fully placed on the league. The Rieder has increased significantly under coach Andreas Heraf and play a lot of defensively, which will require patience. Kühbauer sees his team well prepared, after a clear victory in the EL playoff first leg against Luhansk you want to take the confidence into the league. "When we bring what we have in us, it looks very good for a home win," said Rapid player Marco Grüll optimistically, while Ried-Coach Heraf has added that his team "has nothing to lose" and will try everything to take a point or more, like Ligaportal.at reported.

In this tense situation, the Hütteldorfer hope for the support of the fans in the stadium to bring about the turn and set the course for a successful rest of the season. The coming days will be crucial to realize Rapid's sporting goals.