LASK cheers after 3-1 win against Rapid: A step to the European Cup!

LASK cheers after 3-1 win against Rapid: A step to the European Cup!

in the playoff first leg for the last international starting place for the coming season, the LASK won 3-1 against SK Rapid Vienna on May 29, 2025 and thus created a promising starting point for the second leg. Robert Zulj was the main player of the game by scoring two goals and making a significant contribution to the success of his team. Already in the 5th minute he met for the early lead for LASK after George Bello initiated the attack and Maximilian Entrup had brought the ball into the penalty area precisely.

The SK Rapid could not be discouraged by the early deficit. In the 26th minute, Matthias Seidl converted a penalty after Ismaila Coulibaly committed a foul. This compensation brought Rapid into play, and in the first half they had several options, including a header from Andres Andres Andres Andres, who was just on the post. The first half ended with a tie of 1: 1, which increased the tension in the stadium.

decisive second half

In the second round, the LASK then followed off and showed a more determined way of playing. While Rapid tried to take control, the LASK used its chances more efficiently. In the 66th minute, Ismaila Coulibaly scored the 2-1 for the LASK, which had the home fans cheered. Robert Zulj finally made the final score of 3: 1 with his second goal by successfully completing a counterattack. This performance was not only crucial for the course of the game, but also gives the LASK a significant advantage for the second leg in Vienna.

Due to this victory, the LASK not only brought itself a step closer to the aiming international ticket, but also underlines its good shape, since the team in the league has been unbeaten for eight games. The SK Rapid, on the other hand, has to increase significantly after a strong appearance in the first round in the second leg in order not to lose the chance of European participation.

The second leg will take place in the Rapid Vienna stadium and promises to become an exciting duel. For more information about this and other encounters in the Bundesliga and in the European Cup Play-Off, please visit Transfer market .