Truthful week unfolds for Klauß & Rapid
Rapid and Austria Prepare for Pivotal Viennese Derby
Rapid, the city's beloved football club, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against their city rivals Austria. The 345th Viennese derby, scheduled for Sunday at 5 pm (live on Sky), comes at a crucial time for both teams.
In recent times, both Rapid and Austria have struggled on the pitch. Rapid has not tasted victory in their last two games, with a goalless draw against WAC and a 0-2 defeat against RB Salzburg. Austria, too, has failed to win their last two matches, including a bitter cup semi-final exit against Hartberg.
The teams have faced each other twice this season, with each team securing a 2-1 victory at home. The upcoming derby, however, will be a significant opportunity for Rapid to turn their recent form around, especially since they will have the home advantage. Unfortunately, Austria will play without their fans due to derby incidents in September.
Peter Stöger, the coach of Rapid at the time of the derby, will be hoping to guide his team to a much-needed win. Matthias Seidl, the captain of Rapid, will lead the team on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Rapid will first face a Conference League quarter-final match against Djurgarden on Thursday at 9 pm (live on Canal+). This match will take place on Swedish turf before the team returns to Vienna for the derby.
With a 10-point gap to the Graz leaders, Rapid has dropped out of the race for the first championship title since 2008. Yet, the derby offers a chance to boost morale and momentum for the rest of the season.
The derby will also be a historic moment for Rapid, as they will play a derby with home advantage for the first time since the derby incidents in September. The incidents in question led to Austria playing the upcoming derby without their fans, an unfortunate turn of events for both teams and their passionate supporters.
As the countdown to the derby begins, both teams will be preparing meticulously to secure a valuable three points. The 345th Viennese derby promises to be an exciting and tense encounter, with both teams eager to claim victory in this prestigious city rivalry.
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