As the draw on Wednesday evening showed, the athletes will get it on the 1st/2nd. February in the local Raiffeisen Arena with RB Salzburg.
This will be a new edition of the quarter-final duel from last year, when the spring season was also heralded with this cup encounter. It is also the fifth meeting with the Bulls in the cup competition in the last six years. The nine-time cup winner beat WSG Tirol on Wednesday evening after successes over FC Dornbirn (6:0) and Vienna Viktoria (4:0).
After the confident promotions in the first two rounds against Union Gurten and Sportunion Mauer, LASK had some difficulties in the away win against second division team ASK Voitsberg, but prevailed in the end and is in the quarter-finals for the seventh time in a row. The exact game date will be announced later.
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**Interview with Sports Analyst, Anna Müller**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Anna. We’ve recently seen the draw for the upcoming cup quarter-finals, and LASK is set to face RB Salzburg. What are your thoughts on this matchup?
**Anna Müller:** Thank you for having me! This matchup is highly anticipated given the history between these two teams in cup competitions. As we know, LASK and RB Salzburg have met frequently, especially in the knockout stages, making this encounter particularly intriguing.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. This marks their fifth meeting in cup competitions in the last six years. How do you think past performances will influence this game?
**Anna Müller:** Past performances definitely play a role. RB Salzburg has a strong track record, having beaten WSG Tirol recently and establishing themselves as nine-time cup winners. Meanwhile, LASK has faced some ups and downs this season, especially in their away game against ASK Voitsberg. The pressure will be on LASK to deliver a consistent performance, especially since they’ve had a strong cup run so far.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned LASK’s previous matches. They’ve faced some challenges but ultimately secured their spot in the quarter-finals. What do you think are their chances against RB Salzburg?
**Anna Müller:** LASK has shown resilience, but they’ll need to elevate their game against a formidable opponent like Salzburg. Their confidence from earlier victories will be crucial. They’ve managed to progress to the quarter-finals for seven consecutive seasons, which indicates a solid strategy and strong team cohesion. However, they must tighten their defense and convert chances, as RB Salzburg will capitalize on any mistakes.
**Interviewer:** The game will take place at the Raiffeisen Arena. How important is home advantage in this scenario?
**Anna Müller:** Home advantage can be significant in cup matches. The familiarity of the pitch and the support from local fans can boost a team’s morale. However, with the caliber of teams involved, it’s also about how well each squad can handle pressure. LASK will aim to leverage their home advantage effectively, while Salzburg is experienced in navigating such environments.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, any predictions on this cup clash?
**Anna Müller:** It’s hard to predict, given the competitive nature of both teams. If LASK can play to their strengths and minimize mistakes, we could see a very close matchup. However, I would lean slightly towards RB Salzburg due to their experience and current form. It’s sure to be an exciting game!
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Anna, for your insights. We’re looking forward to the game on February 1st/2nd!
**Anna Müller:** Thank you! Excited to see how it unfolds!
