LASK Linz is a top-tier Austrian professional football club based in Linz, competing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The team plays its home matches at the Raiffeisen Arena. Founded in 1908, LASK (Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub) holds the distinction of being the first club from outside Vienna to win the Austrian national championship, achieving this feat in 1965. That historic triumph defines the club's golden era. After periods of financial difficulty and lower-league football, LASK has undergone a spectacular modern renaissance, re-establishing itself as a force in the Bundesliga and a regular participant in European competitions, famously reaching the Europa League quarter-finals in 2020. The current squad is known for its high-intensity, pressing style under progressive coaching. The fan base is passionate and has grown with the club's recent successes, creating a formidable atmosphere. LASK Linz is a club reborn, blending rich history with a dynamic modern identity as a consistent challenger to Red Bull Salzburg's domestic dominance.