Austria in the Champions League rush: Historical finals for Arnautovic and Zinsberger!

Austria in the Champions League rush: Historical finals for Arnautovic and Zinsberger!

Austrian football is experiencing a historical opportunity this season. For the first time, both UEFA Champions League end games are filled with participation of players from Austria. For example, Marko Arnautovic will compete with Inter Milan against Paris Saint-Germain on May 31, while Manuela Zinsberger will play against FC Barcelona on May 24th with the Arsenal FC in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

The UEFA Women’s Champions League Finale, in which Zinsberger is the first Austrian to play in such a final, takes place at 6:00 p.m. in the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon. Zinsberger and Arsenal previously prevailed in the semi -finals against Olympique Lyon after lost the first leg 1: 2 and won 4-1 in the second leg. In the second leg, however, Zinsberger had to take a seat on the bench, while Daphne van Domselaar stood in the goal. After the game, the two players celebrated together.

further historical success for Austrian football

In addition to Zinsberger and Arnautovics final participation, Kevin Danso achieved another historical success for Austria last Wednesday with Tottenham Hotspur. He became the first Austrian to win UEFA Europa League after his team Manchester United defeated 1-0.

ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel emphasizes the importance of these final participation for the development of Austrian football. He emphasizes the success of Zinsberger, Arnautovic and Danso and sees their achievements as inspiration for young talents. These successes are particularly remarkable because the UEFA Champions League, which was founded in 1955, is now also open to clubs from the strongest leagues in Europe.

background to the Champions League

The competition, which was known as a European Cup until the 1992-93 season, has developed over the years under its new name for the high-degree club championship in European football. Participation is not only reserved for the national masters of the UEFA member associations, but also allows the second place of the strongest leagues. A total of 23 clubs won the title of the Champions League/European Cup, with Real Madrid holding the record with 15 wins.

The success of Austrian players in this prestigious competition show how the level and opportunities for players from Austria are continuously improving. Zinsberger, Arnautovic and Danso are pioneers of a new generation of talents that can shine on the European stage.