Salzburg celebrates 4: 2 victory and second place-Champions League dreams live!

Salzburg celebrates 4: 2 victory and second place-Champions League dreams live!

Salzburg, Österreich - On May 25, 2025, Red Bull Salzburg finished the Bundesliga with an impressive 4-2 victory against Rapid Vienna. With this success, the team of coach Thomas Letsch secured second place in the table, which gives them the chance of seventh participation in the Champions League in a row. The 2-2 draw between Blau-Weiß Linz and Austria, which Salzburg benefited in added time, was particularly crucial for the placement.

Despite a sometimes disappointing season without title, the team was celebrated by the fans. "We got the most out," emphasized coach Letsch after the game. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager said that the demands were higher and promised an improvement for the coming season. Managing Director Stephan Reiter also announced changes in the squad to strengthen the team for the upcoming challenges.

game course and key moments

The game against Rapid started brilliant for Salzburg. The player Gloukh already scored 1-0 in the 8th minute. Just three minutes later, Nene increased to Ratkov to 2-0 after a foul. Rapid managed to go 1-2 in the 19th minute through Radulovic, but Salzburg replied quickly and Baidoo put 3: 1 in the 24th minute. Nene even added to 4: 1 in the second half before Burgstaller failed for Rapid by hit both the bar and the Kreuzeck.

Salzburg was able to use the pressure from Rapid's defensive, while Rapid had to compete without the injured player Oswald. Interim coach Stefan Kulovits called for the game improved services, especially with regard to the upcoming European Cup play-off against LASK or Hartberg.

outlook for the upcoming challenges

For Salzburg, intensive weeks are now imminent. On June 14th, the World Club Championship begins in the USA, followed by the Champions League qualification on July 22nd and 23. Possible opponents in the qualification are Panathinaikos Athens, Servette Geneva and Brann Bergen. The preparation is to optimize yourself as soon as possible in order to be competitive in the Champions League.

The successes in the league also lead to an interesting context: the Bundesliga has fought for an additional starting place in the Champions League. This could give future teams an even greater chance with placements over fourth place, while the best teams from the first four places can also play in the Champions League. The results of the Bundesliga show that strong services can not only bring titles but also international opportunities.

In summary, it can be said that Salzburg has had a Titellose season, but with second place has created a good starting position for the upcoming challenges, while Rapid has to focus on the decisive play-off games.

Further information on the qualification processes in European competitions can be found on the website of the Bundesliga.

The details of the games and upcoming encounters were also carried out by [OE24] (https://www.oe24.at/sport/fussball/fussball-national/bundesliga/red-bull-salzburg/salzburg-nachenttaeuschender-fiere-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz-platz KURIER.