Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at De Kuip when Feyenoord and Salzburg square off against each other in the Champions League round 4. De Trots van Zuid did well to beat Benfica on the road in their last Champions League game and they must be high on confidence following a come-from-behind Eredivisie triumph over AZ Alkmaar. Croatia international Luka Ivanusec should keep his place in the starting eleven following his excellent performance against AZ, while the likes of Gimenez, Hartman, Lotomba, Milambo, Ueda, and Zechiel remain in the recovery room.
The Red Bulls, on the other hand, do not seem to be competitive at this level, with the team losing each of their first three games of the process. As both Alexander Schlager (goalkeeper) and Lucas Gourna-Douath (midfielder) are banned for the match, home win should be considered. It has to be noted that Salzburg failed to impress in a goalless draw with Grazer AK at the weekend.
Highlighted Team (Feyenoord):
Back in 1908 football club Wilhemina was founded in the pub De Vereeniging and they played their home games in blue-sleeved red shirts and white shorts. The club’s name was changed to Hillesluise in 1909 and soon they became RVV Celeritas.
Finally, in 1912 the club got a name SC Feijenoord. Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie trophy in 1924 and 75 years later they clinched their 14th domestic trophy, finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Willem II. De Trots van Zuid play their home games at De Kuip and the capacity of the venue is 51 117.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Ajax and the two teams face each other in der Klassieker. The likes of Craig Bellamy, Gerrard Fox, Wouter Bos and Raemon Sluiter are notable supporters of the club. It is well known that football legends Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit and Peter Houtman all played for Feyenoord in the past. De Trots van Zuid play their home games in red-white shirts and black shorts.