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Rapid Vienna in crisis: LASK shocks with a 3-1 win in the playoff!
SK Rapid lost the playoff first leg against LASK 1:3. Defensive problems and a lack of opportunities hindered success.
Rapid Vienna in crisis: LASK shocks with a 3-1 win in the playoff!
On May 29, 2025, SK Rapid suffered a bitter 1-3 defeat in the first leg of the playoff against LASK. Despite a somewhat solid first half, in which Rapid had the best phase of the game, the team was ultimately unable to convert their dominance into goals. LASK appeared fresher and more consistent, while Rapid was weak offensively. Several defensive errors ultimately cost the Greens the game.
Guido Burgstaller, who gave a critical analysis of Rapid's performance after the game, had a good opportunity to reduce the deficit to 2-1, but failed. Defense chief Nenad Cvetkovic expressed his dissatisfaction with the goals conceded and the resulting positional errors by his teammates, but also expressed his confidence that the team will come back strongly in the second half of the season.
Lack of penetration and defensive weaknesses
The three goals conceded resulted directly from defensive errors, which LASK took advantage of coldly. Robert Zulj was there twice and scored for Linz. In the second half, LASK put their foot on the accelerator and dominated the game, while Rapid was unable to defend themselves against the pressure. Matthias Seidl and Stefan Kulovits were disappointed after the game and emphasized the need to significantly improve their performance in the next games. Kulovits asked the question of faith in the dressing room, but no one stood up.
Despite the sobering performance, there is still hope for a turnaround in the second leg. The players are optimistic and believe in their abilities, especially in the home game where they want to make up for the deficit.
A look at the Bundesliga
In the 2024/2025 season, Holstein Kiel celebrated its debut in the 1st Bundesliga, but had to be relegated together with VfL Bochum. FC St. Pauli, the second promoted team, was able to secure relegation and will face Hamburger SV next season, which promises an exciting city derby.
The 1st Bundesliga has existed since the 1963/1964 season and currently comprises 18 teams. At the end of each season, two to three teams are relegated to the 2nd Bundesliga. These general conditions make the league one of the most exciting in European football.
Further details about the Bundesliga can be found at Statista, while developments around Rapid continue laola1 can be tracked.