From moments and mourning days – Diepresse.com

After the final whistle was shortly before midnight Rapid In Hütteldorf initially busy processing what has just happened. Goalkeeper Niklas Held felt « extreme disappointment ». Coach Robert Klauß found the 1: 4 after extension against Djurgården as « very sad. »

After the first leg (1-0) against the Swedish representative, Rapid had been targeting the first European Cup semi-final in 29 years, but was suddenly torn from all dreams.

An own goal Une Larssons (45.+1) had raised hopes shortly before half-time, hits from Danielson (42nd), Kosugi (77th) and Gulliksen (93./105.) Sealed the fate of the Viennese who had to wait for the first European Cup semi-final since 1996.

29 years ago Rapid even moved into the final of the Cup winner’s European Cup, but was defeated there Paris SG With 0: 1. A look back at what has happened internationally since then.

1996/1997: Two draws in the Champions League

After the European Cup final in the pre -season, Rapid can try the Champions League – with little success. In the group phase it is enough to go to two draws against Fenerbahce and Juventus. In the remaining four games (third opponents: Manchester United) If you stay points and even goalless.