Great Viennese derby: Austria receives Rapid without guest fans!

Great Viennese derby: Austria receives Rapid without guest fans!

Im Brisanten 344th Wiener derby On February 16, 2025, the Vienna Austria will meet SK Rapid at 5:00 p.m. in the stadium, and without guest fans! This is the first derby in ten years in which the supporters of the Rapidler are excluded, which significantly influences the atmosphere and the starting point. While Austria continues to be on the way to success after the 2-2 draw against the master Sturm Graz, the Hütteldorfer had to accept a bitter 1: 3 defeat against the WAC, which negatively influenced the mood. In the derby, the violets with 34 points have only three points behind leaders Sturm Graz, reported Laola1 .

tension and rivalry

The duel promises sporting explosiveness, not only because of the rivalry, but also the current table. Austria is currently in second place, while Rapid ranks fourth. Coach Robert Klaus from Rapid now has to hope for a turn. His goal is to find a connection to the top and at the same time to play the first league victory for four games,

In a joint press conference of the two clubs in the town hall, the first in 15 years, those responsible emphasized the importance of fairness and cooperation in the derby. Mayor Michael Ludwig described the event as "sporty and emotionally large". Klauss commented concernly about the lack of away fans, which made it difficult to play from the Rapidler's point of view. The expectations are high, not only for the players on the pitch, but also for the over 15,000 expected fans who will cheer on their teams.