Marco Tilio made a decisive contribution as Rapid Vienna beat Sturm Graz 3–1 at Allianz Stadion on 30 August 2026. Starting in midfield, Tilio played 61 minutes and scored Rapid’s second goal in the 17th minute, finishing an attack assisted by T. Adamsen. His goal restored Rapid’s lead after Sturm Graz had equalised following Y. Demir’s seventh-minute penalty. Tilio recorded two shots, both on target, along with three tackles, 11 duels and one key pass before being substituted in the 61st minute. Rapid Vienna led 2–1 at half-time and added a third goal through P. Dahl in the 86th minute. The home side controlled 56 per cent of possession, completed 81 per cent of its passes and had 16 shots to Sturm Graz’s 19, while creating the stronger expected-goals figure at 2.01 to 0.72. Sturm’s late red card to A. Vallci completed a frustrating finish for the visitors.