Complaints of the legends: Union Berlin tests against Rapid Vienna

Complaints of the legends: Union Berlin tests against Rapid Vienna

On Sunday, July 19, 2025, a high -eager test game between Union Berlin and the SK Rapid Vienna will kick off in the West Stadium in Hütteldorf. This is not only a friendly game, but also an important dress rehearsal for both teams. Union Berlin is preparing for the upcoming DFB Cup game against Gütersloh on August 15, while Rapid Vienna is preparing for the first round of the Conference League qualification, which will begin in the next few days. The match begins at 4 p.m. and is broadcast live, which underlines the explosiveness of the encounter, since both clubs had different challenges last season.

A special focus is on Christopher Trimmel, the captain of Union Berlin, who played for Rapid Vienna between 2008 and 2014. Trimmel has developed a legendary status in the Austrian Bundesliga, which is also reflected in the veneration of Rapid fans. At an earlier encounter with Union Berlin, the followers showed a banner in honor of the former player, who scored 50 scorer points in 199 at 199 competitive games, including 24 goals and 26 assists. This special connection to Rapid remains important for him and the fans, since Trimmel and the former Rapid player Leopold Querfeld are now playing together for Union Berlin.

former heroes and new challenges

Leopold crossing, which switched to Rapid at the age of eight, has also developed into a remarkable player. He recently scored an outstanding goal against VfB Stuttgart, which is acted as a potential "gate of the year". Cross field and trimmer not only share the status of former rapid players, but also a close relationship with their former club. Both players are now part of a Union Berlin team who wants to continue to establish themselves after an impressive fourth place in the last Bundesliga season and the associated qualifications for the Champions League.

for Rapid Vienna is the current situation as challenging. The club only took fifth place last season, which many are considered inadequate by many. Steffen Hofmann, the former record player and current managing director of Rapid, will certainly do everything possible to get the team on course. His long club affiliation of almost 16 years and its excellent performance could give the team the necessary impetus to start in the new season.

transmission and outlook

The test game will not only attract the fans of both clubs, but also offer an exciting insight into the current form of the teams. The encounter is part of a "exchange of information and know-how" between the two clubs lasting several days, which underlines the connecting elements of football. Both Union and Rapid want to capitalize on this friendly duel.

A successful performance in this game could have a decisive influence on preparations for the upcoming competitive games. While Rapid Vienna has the challenges of the European Cup qualification, Union Berlin already has a place in the Champions League. The meeting of these two traditional clubs not only promises exciting football, but also a touching return for the former rapid stars.