Salzburg's crisis alert: Where is the next win in the league?

Salzburg's crisis alert: Where is the next win in the league?

A drama in the Bundesliga: RB Salzburg simply cannot get out of its crisis! After 13 rounds of games, Salzburg have their worst record since Red Bull joined in 2005 with just 19 points. Last Saturday under coach Pepijn Lijnders, the game against TSV Hartberg ended in a 1-1 draw, although Salzburg were superior for long stretches. This was the fifth winless game in a row and Salzburg are stuck in a disappointing sixth place, 14 points behind leaders Sturm Graz, who also only managed a draw against bottom club SCR Altach. The last win for the Bulls in the league was over a month ago, on October 19th.

The effects of the points rule

But the situation could get worse: with every draw or further defeat, hopes for the European Cup places dwindle. The importance of awarding points in competition becomes particularly clear here - a factor that is crucial for teams to be at the top. These aspects are also in the context of Points rule interesting, which has been in force in world football since 1995/96. It rewards a win with three points, which is intended to motivate teams to play more offensively and more profit-oriented. A draw only scores one point, while the traditional two-point rule is only used in a few sports today.

The team now urgently needs to reorient itself, because the dominance they hoped for and their former glory have long since faded. It remains to be seen whether a turning point will finally emerge under the pressure and high expectations of the fans. The historical significance of awarding points could be the key to stopping Salzburg's downward slide that has been going on for months.