Vienna Derby: Rapid wins without away fans in the heart of Vienna!

Vienna Derby: Rapid wins without away fans in the heart of Vienna!

Next Sunday, February 11, 2025, the 344th Vienna derby will take place between FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien. The Generali Arena is sold out with 15,000 fans, but an explosive detail casts a shadow over the event: Due to previous riots, spectators are excluded from Rapid and instead support staff from 23 charitable organizations find space in the guest sector. This reports oe24.at.

The anticipation for the game is huge, because while Austria is aiming for a win to expand its gap to Rapid to nine points, Rapid is urgently looking for its first success in 2025 after a disappointing 1:3 against WAC. A special highlight will also be the press conference on Friday, at which coaches and board members of both teams will appear in an unusual gathering in the Vienna City Hall. This step could indicate a possible new beginning, so krone.at.

Intense game with an uncertain outcome

So far this season, Rapid have won their first encounter 2-1 in the first leg, and now Austria want to take revenge. The final derby is a true test of strength that will be characterized not only by the playing skills but also by the fighting attitude of both teams. In the past, these derbies have often been characterized by intensity and passion and it remains to be seen how the pressure from fans missing at this point will affect them.