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Austria Vienna Veteran Admits Beitar Jerusalem Is a Level Above Ahead of Conference League Clash

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First reported by N12 · Jul 30, 2026

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Austria Vienna prepares to face Beitar Jerusalem in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, with veteran Reinhold Ranftl acknowledging Beitar as a stronger team. The two legs will take place in early August, with Austria Vienna emphasizing the importance of their domestic league. The Austrian club has a rich history and strong Israeli ties, aiming to overcome Beitar to advance.

01Austria Vienna faces Beitar Jerusalem in UEFA Conference League qualifiers in August.
02Reinhold Ranftl says Beitar Jerusalem is a level above Austria Vienna.
03Coach Stefan Halm views Beitar as roughly equal to their team.
04Austria Vienna has a rich history with 24 league titles and strong Israeli player connections.
05Austria Vienna's squad value is about 23 million euros, higher than Beitar's 17 million.
06Key players include Aleksandar Dragović and top scorer Johannes Eggestein.

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