SK Rapid Wien is facing strong opponents this summer. The Hütteldorfer have announced their schedule for the preparation. Before the first match of the season on July 23 in the second round of the Conference League qualification, Rapid Wien will play two attractive test matches. On July 15, the Hütteldorfer will host the Greek traditional club Panathinaikos Athens in the Allianz Stadium. The Green and Whites have been connected to the Athenians by a close fan friendship for many years. Just three days later, on July 18, the Hamburger SV will be another notable opponent in Vienna. Prior to that, the Viennese will be in a training camp in Freistadt from July 5-12. During the international break in September, there will also be a test match in Italy: Rapid will play against Venezia. The captain of the Serie A promoted team is, by the way, ÖFB World Cup player Michael Svoboda. The Hütteldorfer are looking forward to the challenge against the strong opponents. The test matches are intended to help prepare the team for the new season. The fans of SK Rapid Wien can look forward to exciting games. The games will take place in the Allianz Stadium and in Italy. The exact dates and opponents are already known. The team is ready for the new season and the fans are excited to see the Hütteldorfer in action.