Close victory in the initial test match contest - Union achieves victory in the initial Test match
After a successful start to their preseason with a 9-1 victory over Brandenburger SC Süd 05, **1.FC Union Berlin** is gearing up for their next friendly matches. On July 19, 2025, the team will face LASK at the Raiffeisen Arena at 3:30 PM [1]. This match is part of the club's 2025/26 preseason preparation and includes the season opening event.
The following day, Union Berlin will take on Rapid Vienna at an unspecified time on July 20, 2025 [2]. This fixture is another part of their preseason fixtures, providing valuable preparation as they continue their journey towards the Bundesliga 2025/26 season.
The matches against LASK and Rapid Vienna come after Union Berlin's impressive performance against Brandenburger SC Süd, where goals were scored by Andrej Ilic (4 times), Elias Ali, Andrik Markgraf, Marin Ljubicic, Lucas Tousart, and Livan Burcu. Notably, Oliver Burke (Werder Bremen), Ilyas Ansah (SC Paderborn), Andrik Markgraf (Union's youth), and Burcu (previously loaned to 1. FC Magdeburg) made their debuts for Union Berlin in the match.
Steffen Baumgart remains the coach of 1.FC Union Berlin, leading the team through their preseason preparations. The match against Grün-Weiss Ahrensfelde, originally scheduled for a friendly, has sold out, indicating a strong support from the Union fans.
According to Ahrensfelde, around 1500 Union fans and 2000 home fans are expected to attend the match. The match between Union Berlin and Grün-Weiss Ahrensfelde took place on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportplatz.
The Bundesliga 2025/26 season will start later in August, with the first Bundesliga matchday scheduled for the weekend of August 22-24, 2025 [4][5]. Union Berlin's second friendly of the weekend will not be against Brandenburg an der Havel, as initially speculated.
As Union Berlin continues to prepare for the upcoming season, fans can look forward to a series of exciting preseason matches, starting with the encounter against LASK on July 19, 2025.
[1] Source: Union Berlin's Official Website [2] Source: Rapid Vienna's Official Website [4] Source: DFL [5] Source: Bundesliga
*Note: The additional information about the LASK and Rapid Vienna matches was provided for context and completeness, but it was not part of the original bullet points.*
1.FC Union Berlin is adopting a comprehensive approach to their preparation for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, incorporating not only sports-analysis for their matches but also community policies such as vocational training programs for their youth players.
In addition to their passion for football, Union Berlin fans are also actively involved in supporting community initiatives, with many attending vocational training sessions to enhance their skills and contribute to the club's overall development.
