Feyenoord: Heroes of De Kuip

Portrait of our opponents on Wednesday

The historical past of our upcoming UEFA Champions League opponents goes again to 1908, when 4 younger males in a restaurant determined to discovered a soccer membership. First generally known as Wilhelmina, it was renamed a couple of years later to the suburb of Feijenoord. They crammed their trophy cupboard with a number of nationwide titles of their early years.

Ernst Happel’s glory period

Since 1921 the ‘Membership van het volk’, the membership of the individuals, have performed completely within the prime flight and have a proud 16 Dutch titles to their title. They shone on the European stage within the Nineteen Seventies, with legendary Austrian coach Ernst Happel taking them to a European cup win and World Membership Cup title. 

As one of many greatest golf equipment within the nation, it is just logical that among the greatest Oranje legends of all time have worn their pink and white jerseys. At least Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit or – extra not too long ago – Robin van Persie, have plied their commerce within the harbour metropolis.

Feyenoord are actually captained by Quinten Timber. The 23-year-old does not solely pack nice potential, however is a key fulcrum within the 4-3-3 formation of Brian Priske. The present Feyenoord squad has some large names, together with Austrian worldwide Gernot Trauner – who continues to be in prime type on the age of 32. Priske’s aspect need to deal with some key damage absences for the time being, nevertheless, most notably centre-forward Santiago Gimenez.

 

295 Million (Euro) estimated market worth of Feyenoord.

The ace up the sleeves of the Rotterdam aspect is De Kuip (‘the bathtub’). The stadium that opened in 1937 is understood for its particular environment and passionate fan base. Near 50,000 spectators frequently attend league matches, that are nearly at all times bought out. Their capability is a little bit decrease within the Champions League, which doesn’t detract from the expertise in any respect.

Our away journey to Rotterdam this Wednesday 6 November (21:00 CET), is the primary aggressive conflict between the 2 golf equipment – and some hundred Salzburg followers shall be there. For anybody not in a position to make it, we are going to maintain you recent with the environment and all of the goings-on with our dwell textual content updates!