Austria Wien to face FK Liepaja in the Conference League
The Viennese football club Austria Wien is facing a new challenge on the international stage. As part of the UEFA Conference League, the Austrian Bundesliga side has been drawn against the Latvian club FK Liepaja.
This duel is generating particular interest among fans, as it will be a reunion with a familiar face. Marvin Martins, who previously played for Austria Wien, is now under contract with FK Liepaja. The defender has since even risen to become the team's captain.
For Austria Wien, the match in Latvia is an important step in the competition. Coach Stephan Helm's team wants to prove itself internationally and secure a spot in the next round. Preparations for the trip to Latvia are already in full swing.
The encounter promises to be sportingly exciting, as both teams are fighting to reach the group stage. For the Austria supporters, it is also an opportunity to see a former player again who spent a formative time in Vienna.
The first leg will take place in Latvia, before the final decision is made in the return leg in Vienna. Football fans in Austria can look forward to seeing whether Austria can prevail against the Latvian team.