Rapid Vienna before the fate game: catch up against LASK!

Rapid Vienna before the fate game: catch up against LASK!

Hütteldorf, Österreich - Rapid Vienna is under great pressure in the second leg of the European Cup play-off on Sunday after the first leg against LASK was lost 1: 3. The encounter begins at 5 p.m. and after a disappointing performance by Rapid takes place in the first game in which they were significantly inferior in the duels. LASK coach Maximilian Ritscher is optimistic and emphasizes that the game begins at zero.

In the first leg, Robert Zulj scored the first goal for LASK in the 5th minute. Despite a compensation by a penalty by Matthias Seidl in the 26th minute, Lask dominated the game and took the lead again in the second half with another goal from Zulj. LASK was able to survive Rapid's strongest phase before the break and took control again after half -time. Tobias Lawal, goalkeeper from Lask, praised the team for their performance in the second half, while Rapid coach Stefan Kulovits is aware that it will be difficult to catch up with two goals.

line and tactics

Both teams had to make personnel changes before the second leg. Rapid could have to rely on another strategy to deal with LASK's dominant style of play. Defender Nenad Cvetkovic admitted that Rapid was not prepared for LASK's strong phases. Kulovits appealed to the honor of his players and asked them to believe in their success.

The encounter is considered crucial for both teams to save the current season. Rapid has shown difficulties in attack in the last games, while LASK remains unbeaten in a row in a row against Rapid. However, LASK has to do without Philipp Ziereis, who is sick. The health challenges and the form curve of the teams play a decisive role in this duel.

The backdrop and the competition

Zulj expects a heated atmosphere in the Hütteldorf stadium and emphasizes the importance of the backdrop for the team. Ritscher announced that LASK will never play for waiting, but would like to remain active. These emotions and the relay pressure could be the key to the success of both teams. The second leg is not only crucial for Rapid to catch up, but also for LASK to create the turn in the season.

in the league, Rapid ended the master group after the separation of coach Robert Klaus to fifth, which increases urgency in the European Cup qualification. The decision to progress could already be seen on Sunday, because the second leg is a turning point for both teams to save the season and collect into the European Cup.

For more information about this exciting duel, the detailed live updates can be followed on ran.de . The assessments of the trainers and more details can also be found in the analysis on Kicker.de . For further developments related to the game krone.at The information source for fans and interested parties.