Salzburg cheers: runner-up thanks to the exciting league final!

Salzburg cheers: runner-up thanks to the exciting league final!

Salzburg, Österreich - On May 25, 2025, Red Bull Salzburg experienced an exciting final in the Austrian Bundesliga. Thanks to a 4-2 win over Rapid Vienna, the team secured the runner-up title. This decision was also made by the support of Blau-Weiß Linz, which achieved a 2-2 draw against Austria Vienna in the parallel game. Managing Director Stephan Reiter expressed himself euphorically about the results and spoke of a "roller coaster ride" during the crucial games that he followed from the balcony. The euphoria in Salzburg was tangible when the results confirmed that the team will take part in the Champions League qualification in the coming season, which begins on July 22nd or 23rd

The game against Rapid was peppered with exciting moments. The goal scorers for Salzburg were Oscar Gloukh (8th), Dorgeles Nene (11th, 56th) and Edmund Baidoo (24th). Rapid Vienna, who was already fifth, scored two goals by Andrija Radulovic (19th) and Guido Burgstaller (63.). Despite the setbacks, goalkeeper Alexander Schlager was optimistic and emphasized that the team would show a different face in the coming season. Before the kick -off, three players were also adopted by Salzburg, while Jannik Schuster celebrated his Bundesliga debut. A total of 13,052 spectators flocked to the stadium that experienced the final of the Bundesliga live.

Uncertained future and Champions League qualification

With the runner-up title in the pocket, Reiter plans to personally express his thanks to Christian Peschek from Blau-Weiß Linz. At the moment, those responsible for Salzburg are following the developments in the Champions League, which has learned some reforms in the 2024/2025 season. From now on, 32 teams compete, four more than in the previous season. The new league system replaces the traditional group phase and promises exciting games for fans because each team plays eight games against selected opponents. The best eight teams secure a place in the round of 16.

The UEFA Champions League, since 1992 in its current form, has a long tradition. Members such as FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have shaped the competition for decades. Bayern Munich is considered the most successful German association in Champions League history, while Real Madrid is the record holder with nine titles. The income from this prestigious tournament is remarkable; Last season, the UEFA recorded income of over 3.2 billion euros, some of which are distributed to the participating clubs as premiums.

The coming weeks are crucial for Salzburg because the team is preparing for the upcoming challenges in the Champions League qualification. When leaving this phase, the team would switch to Europa League qualification, which promises further exciting encounters for fans and those responsible.

The heart of the football community, however, remains the anticipation for the games that are held every Saturday on the square and inspire with surprising twists and emotional highlights.