Rapid in the European Cup: Today only victory counts!

Rapid in the European Cup: Today only victory counts!

FC Rapid Vienna is facing a decisive game in the UEFA Conference League today: In the last group game, the team meets FC Copenhagen and has the opportunity to qualify for a European round of 16 for the first time since 1997/98. This important "final" for the Austrian colors takes place in front of over 23,000 fans in the Hütteldorf stadium, as Krone . Due to a victory, Rapid could also absorb an additional 1.6 million euros in UEFA premiums in addition to the sporting success, an attractive perspective that increases the pressure.

to get on, not only a victory is necessary, but also protecting help from other teams. In the current situation, Rapid has to pay attention to the goal difference and hope for Astana's result against Apoel Nikosia. Trainer Robert Klauß is optimistic, but also explains that they absolutely have to earn success. For them, an increase would not only be a sporting, but also an economic relief, since Austria fell in 13th place in the five-year rating of the UEFA and has not yet given any positive impulses this season.

In another exciting match in this round, SK Rapid Vienna won once in 2021 and hibernate thanks to a 1-0 win against Genk in the Conference League. This time, the team of Louis Schaub, who twice in a previous game, wants to experience the goosebumps atmosphere again and write history to end the long dry spell according to European successes. The goal is clear: all players have to do their best to get to the top 8, after all, the fate of the club also depends on the results in other stages, such as AP News reported.