Relegation shock: Austria Klagenfurt leaves the Bundesliga after 4 seasons!

Relegation shock: Austria Klagenfurt leaves the Bundesliga after 4 seasons!

On May 23, 2025, the 2024/25 season for SK Austria Klagenfurt came to an end with a dramatic relegation from the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. In the last game of the season, the team lost 0-1 to TSV Hartberg and missed the opportunity to stay in the league. Klagenfurt, after four seasons in the top Austrian league, now has to move to the second division.

In the decisive game against Hartberg, the game was unfavorable for Klagenfurt from the start. Elias Havel gave the guests the lead in the second minute when he scored from a tight angle through the legs of Klagenfurt keeper Spari. This early goal dented the Klagenfurt team's confidence as they struggled to create dangerous chances and find the equalizer. A supposed equalizer by Ben Bobzien was disallowed due to an offside decision, which further aggravated the situation for Klagenfurt League portal reported.

Failed catch-up

In the first half, Matteo Kitz missed a good opportunity to equalize shortly before the half-time whistle. The second half began with new momentum for Klagenfurt, supported by the substitutions of Toshevski and Wydra. Toshevski had a dangerous header in the 54th minute, but only hit the crossbar. In the 64th minute there was another chance to make a preliminary decision, but Mijic was unable to take advantage of it.

A mistake by Hartberg keeper Maric gave Klagenfurt another chance, but Toshevski missed the empty goal from a few meters in the 84th minute. The efforts in stoppage time, when Toshevski failed again, were also unsuccessful. The final score remained 0-1, which sealed the fate of the relegated team and ultimately left Klagenfurt with only 16 points in the table.

A long way back

The challenges associated with this relegation are enormous for Klagenfurt. After the team missed the championship group for the first time and had to go into the qualifying group, the task will now be to make a new start in the 2nd league. Those responsible for sport will have to think intensively about squad planning and future strategy in order to make a return to the Bundesliga possible.

This relegation ends a phase for SK Austria Klagenfurt that was not without worries among the fan base. The focus is now on rebuilding and the exciting task of being successful again next season. These prospects will become clearer in the coming weeks as planning for the challenges ahead in the second division is well underway.

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