Match report
Brann 1–4 Red Bull Salzburg: Champions League Match Report
Brann
1–4
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Jul 23, 2025
In an exhilarating UEFA Champions League encounter on July 23rd, Red Bull Salzburg defeated Brann by a convincing margin of 4-1. Despite a strong start for the home team with S. Magnusson scoring in the early minutes, the Austrian side quickly mounted pressure and turned the game around, securing three crucial points.
Key Facts
- • Brann took an early lead through S. Magnusson (20'), assisted by E. Fauske Helland.
- • Red Bull Salzburg equalized with a goal from D. Nene (58'), and followed up with three more goals: K. Onisiwo (61'), Y. Vertessen (87'), and M. Kjaergaard's penalty (90').
- • Brann received five yellow cards, including two in the first 20 minutes.
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match to maintain momentum.
Lineups
Brann
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
- 23 T. Pedersen (D)
- 26 E. Fauske Helland (D)
- 6 J. Sery Larsen (D)
- 17 J. Soltvedt (D)
- 10 E. Kornvig (M)
- 18 J. Sorensen (M)
- 8 F. Myhre (M)
- 14 U. Mathisen (F)
- 22 S. Magnusson (F)
- 19 E. Gudmundsson (F)
Substitutes
- 12 M. Borsheim
- 24 M. Klausen
- 7 M. Hansen
- 11 B. Finne
- 21 D. De Roeve
- 27 M. Sande
- 32 M. Haaland
- 41 L. Remmem
- 43 R. Holten
Red Bull Salzburg
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Schlager (G)
- 22 S. Lainer (D)
- 23 J. Gadou (D)
- 2 J. Rasmussen (D)
- 13 F. Kratzig (D)
- 45 D. Nene (M)
- 18 M. Bidstrup (M)
- 15 M. Diambou (M)
- 30 O. Gloukh (M)
- 20 E. Baidoo (F)
- 28 A. Daghim (F)
Substitutes
- 41 N. Sarcevic
- 92 S. Hamzic
- 4 J. Mellberg
- 5 S. Diabate
- 8 S. Kitano
- 9 K. Onisiwo
- 11 Y. Vertessen
- 14 M. Kjaergaard
- 21 P. Ratkov
- 27 K. Alajbegovic
- 37 T. Trummer
- 44 J. Schuster
Timeline
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6' Brann Card · Yellow CardJacob Lungi Sørensen
Foul
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8' Brann Card · Yellow CardJaphet Sery Larsen
Foul
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20' Brann Goal · Normal GoalS. Magnusson · Assist: E. Fauske Helland
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22' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardMamady Diambou
Foul
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39' Brann Card · Yellow CardUlrik Mathisen
Argument
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46' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Daghim · On: K. Onisiwo
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46' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Mamady Diambou · On: M. Kjaergaard
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58' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalD. Nene · Assist: O. Gloukh
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61' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalK. Onisiwo · Assist: S. Lainer
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68' Brann Card · Yellow CardFelix Horn Myhre
Foul
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69' Brann subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Pedersen · On: D. De Roeve
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74' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Baidoo · On: Y. Vertessen
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76' Brann subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Magnusson · On: B. Finne
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76' Brann subst · Substitution 4Off: Japhet Sery Larsen · On: R. Holten
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80' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Nene · On: S. Kitano
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85' Brann subst · Substitution 5Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: M. Hansen
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87' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Gloukh · On: K. Alajbegovic
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87' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalY. Vertessen
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90' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · PenaltyM. Kjaergaard
Match Stats
| Stat | Brann | Red Bull Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 22 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 403 | 444 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 10 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 308 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 20 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Red Bull Salzburg's equalizer from D. Nene at minute 58 marked a significant shift in momentum, leading to three more goals.
- ▸ The penalty goal by M. Kjaergaard sealed the victory for Red Bull Salzburg with just minutes left on the clock.