Rapid Vienna before the crucial hurdle: Ascent to Europa-League in sight!

In a dramatic football game in Salzburg on December 7, 2024, 10,356 spectators experienced a gripping exchange of blows between SK Salzburg and Rapid Vienna, with a 2-2 draw in the end of the fair balance of this top game. Nicolas Capaldo (34th) and Dorgeles Nene (56.) initially brought the hosts into the lead, but Rapid fought back into play through Jonas Auer (48.) and the returning Isak Jansson (74.), like vienna.at reported. This division of points left both Salzburg and Rapid without the hoped-for victory in the European Cup preparation. Salzburg is preparing for an important Champions League appearance against Paris St. Germain, while Rapid meets Omonia Nikosia on Thursday.

The situation for Rapid already showed before the next Europa League game against Wisla Kraków that the team is in a strong position, thanks to the first leg, which they won 2-1 in Poland. This means that you only need a draw in the second leg in the Allianz Stadium to move into the next round. Coach Robert Klauß made it clear that the team is increasing the pressure from the start and the focus was on the home win goal, reported Bingj.com . However, this game is classified as a high -risk game because more than 2,000 fans of Wisla are expected and the police are preparing for a larger effort.

Caution to Wisla Krakau

The rapid players have easy concerns about an injured player, Louis Schaub, who recently failed due to illness, but the team is ready to master the challenge. The route from coach Klauss is clear: a dominant game and a controlled performance should ensure that WISLA does not find their way into play, as before at her home game, which ended without a hit. "A difficult opponent is waiting," said Klauss, who wants to see the team well prepared for the next big duel.