On July 3, Beijing time, the one-eighth final of the UEFA Europa League will usher in a focal point of the showdown, the Austrian team will face the Turkish team. Before the match, Baumgartner, a key player in the Austrian team, accepted the media interview and expressed his expectation and confidence in the match.
Baumgartner began by emphasizing the importance his team attaches to the match, "We have to give it our all because it is a crucial battle for us to advance to the next round. We are very confident that we can win this game and despite the strength of our opponent, we are well prepared."
Speaking about the uncommon seven-day break during the Europa League, Baumgartner said, "It's not common to have a break like this, but I think we're all familiar with the rhythm. In the Bundesliga we often face the challenge of playing every Saturday, so this short break doesn't affect our form. On the contrary, it gives us the opportunity to better condition ourselves and be more prepared for the upcoming matches."
Baumgartner is looking forward to returning to Red Bull Arena Leipzig for the match, "It's always a special treat to be back in this stadium as it's where I've played most of my matches throughout the season. I'm delighted to be able to contribute to the team here and am looking forward to being able to show my strengths in front of my hometown crowd." He also revealed that there will be a lot of family, friends and fans from Leipzig coming to the game, which makes him feel even more excited and motivated.
Commenting on Austria's chances of reaching their first ever UEFA Europa League quarter-final, Baumgartner showed rare calmness and focus: "This will indeed be a very special moment for Austrian soccer, but we have to keep a clear head and focus on the game in front of us. Whether it's 90 minutes or possibly extra time, we have to go all out to win. Only by winning this game can we talk about what might happen afterwards."
Finally, Baumgartner re-emphasized the team's determination and confidence: "We are a united team, we share the same goals and beliefs. No matter what kind of difficulties and challenges we face, we will work together to face and solve them. I believe that as long as we maintain this spirit of unity and hard work, we will be able to win this game and make history."
