Rapid Vienna before crucial second leg! Does the master create the climb?

Rapid Vienna before crucial second leg! Does the master create the climb?

On August 14, 2025, Rapid Vienna will meet Dundee United this evening in the second leg of the third qualification round of the UEFA Conference League. The kick -off is at 8:45 p.m. The first leg ended in an exciting 2-2 draw, although Rapid had numerous chances to win the game. Dundee United showed a particularly effective performance.

The current form curves of the two teams could not be more different. Rapid Vienna comes with a positive impetus from the Bundesliga after winning 2-1 against Sturm Graz. The club put a strong league start and was able to win the first two games. In contrast, Dundee United had to accept a 2: 3 defeat against Heart of Midlothian and only brings a point from two league games.

Europe with UEFA

The UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) is the leading organ for football in Europe and organizes a variety of competitions, including the Champions League, the Europa League and the recently introduced Conference League. The UEFA was founded on June 15, 1954 in Basel, Switzerland, and is now connected to 55 national associations. Aleksander Čeferin, who was elected president in 2016, leads the organization.

UEFA has dealt with various challenges in recent years, such as the suspension of all Russian national teams due to the Ukraine conflict. In February 2022, this decision was made and confirmed by a court. However, the lock for the Russian U-17 national team was canceled on September 26, 2023, which has met with resistance to some member associations, especially among the associations from Ukraine, England and Sweden.

Rapid Vienna's next challenge

For Rapid Vienna, a success against Dundee United could pave the way for the next round: If the clubs rise to the final, Rapid would meet the winner of the game between AIK Solna and Györi ETO FC in the final qualification round. The first leg shows that it will be a close argument, which should only increase the anticipation for the second leg.

In addition, the UEFA is known for the UEFA Super Cup, which is held annually between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League. The Super Cup has a long tradition and was first launched in 1972. This year 2025 Paris Saint-Germain was able to win the title against Tottenham Hotspur in a penalty shootout and thus secure the prestigious trophy.

With Rapid Vienna, which is in a promising form, and the intensive European competition remains to be seen whether you can reach the next round in the UEFA Conference League, while the entire football community is looking forward to exciting upcoming encounters in various UEFA competitions.