Wiener derby: Rapid wins without guest fans in the heart of Vienna!

Wiener derby: Rapid wins without guest fans in the heart of Vienna!

Allianz Stadion, 1140 Wien, Österreich - Next Sunday, February 11, 2025, the 344th Viennese derby between FK Austria Vienna and SK Rapid Vienna will take place. The Generali-Arena is sold out with 15,000 fans, but a explosive detail throws a shadow on the event: Due to previous riots, Rapid spectators are excluded and instead support forces from 23 charitable organizations can be accommodated 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 a first success in 2025 after a disappointing 1: 3. Occur together. This step could indicate a possible new beginning, so krone.at .

intensive game with an uncertain outcome

In the previous course of the season, Rapid won the first encounter in the first leg 2-1, and now the Austria wants to take revenge. The last derby is a real show of strength that will not only be characterized by the playful skills, but also by the combative attitude of both teams. In the past, these derbies were often shaped by intensity and passion and it remains to be seen how the pressure from the fans that are missing will have a effect.