Rapid Vienna is fighting back in the European Cup: 3-0 against LASK!

Rapid Vienna is fighting back in the European Cup: 3-0 against LASK!

Linz, Österreich - A dramatic evening in the Allianz Stadium: Today, on June 3, 2025, Rapid Vienna tore the helm around the last minute and saved himself to the European Cup playoff with a 3-0 win against the LASK. After the deficit of 1: 3 from the first leg, the starting point was anything but rosy. But the domain of the Hütteldorfer over the Linzers continued, because Rapid has been undefeated against the LASK for nine league games.

The key to success? The outstanding Ercan Kara, who stands out as a match winner. In injury time he netted to 3-0 after Guido Burgstaller had served the fans with a flank. It was also Burgstaller who scored the 1-0 for Rapid, used from a rough mistake by Hrvoje Smolčić, who failed during the free kick.

start with difficulties

The game began for Rapid under unfavorable signs: Thomas Goiginger brought Lask in the lead in the 17th minute. In the first half, Rapid showed little offensive ambitions and only had the chance to equalize in the 41st minute through Kara. But the striker was not asked twice and put 1: 1.

After the break, both teams showed more effort, an exciting back and forth developed with numerous opportunities. Paul Gartler, the keeper from Rapid, held some dangerous shots of the Linzer at the crucial moment and thus ensured security. A crucial moment occurred in the 81st minute when Matthias Seidl converted to 2-0 after a foul by Smolčić.

strong comeback and optimistic future

The Linz also showed fighting spirit and cheered by Marco Grüll in the 86th minute over the connection goal. But that left Rapid cold. With Ercan Kara again in the right place, the final 3-0 fell in added time. A great conclusion for the Hütteldorfer, who now optimistically start the second qualification round for the Conference League after this performance.

transitions are of course also available in the coaching team: Interim coach Stefan Kulovits was advised by Peter Stöger, who takes over the coaching office on Monday. This shows that Rapid is on the right track to reorganize the fate of the club and to strengthen the euphoria in the team. After the victory, Kara and Burgstaller thanked the loyal fans for their support.

The upcoming challenges are just around the corner, and Rapid Vienna wants to take the momentum with them. The LASK, on ​​the other hand, has to focus again after this defeat, because they found themselves at the end of the table and urgently need a turnaround.

For the rapid supporters, the hope remains that they can penetrate the European football scene with such impressive performance and that the current successes will not remain a unique event. An exciting football year is ahead of us.