Match report
Club Brugge KV Stuns Red Bull Salzburg with Comeback 3-2 in Champions League
Club Brugge KV
3–2
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Aug 12, 2025
Club Brugge KV staged a remarkable turnaround against Red Bull Salzburg, scoring three goals to come from behind and win 3-2. Jacob Rasmussen and E. Baidoo put the visitors in command early on with goals at 18' and 42'. However, Jorne Spileers sparked Club Brugge's comeback with a goal at 61', followed by Charles Forbs' equalizer at 83'. The home team secured the victory through Hans Vanaken’s late goal in injury time.
Key Facts
- • Red Bull Salzburg took an early lead with goals from Jacob Rasmussen (18') and E. Baidoo (42').
- • Club Brugge's comeback started with a goal by Jorne Spileers at 61'.
- • Charles Forbs equalized for Club Brugge at 83', making the score 2-2.
- • Hans Vanaken scored the winning goal in injury time (90'+), sealing the victory for Club Brugge KV.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Schlager
- 22 S. Lainer
- 23 J. Gadou
- 2 J. Rasmussen
- 3 A. Terzic
- 45 D. Nene
- 18 M. Bidstrup
- 5 S. Diabate
- 14 M. Kjaergaard
- 11 Y. Vertessen
- 20 E. Baidoo
Substitutes
- 41 N. Sarcevic
- 92 S. Hamzic
- 15 M. Diambou
- 21 P. Ratkov
- 27 K. Alajbegovic
- 28 A. Daghim
- 37 T. Trummer
- 43 E. Aguilar
- 44 J. Schuster
Red Bull Salzburg
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet
- 65 J. Seys
- 58 J. Spileers
- 44 B. Mechele
- 9 C. Forbs
- 20 H. Vanaken
- 6 L. Reis
- 15 R. Onyedika
- 14 B. Meijer
- 17 R. Vermant
- 8 C. Tzolis
Substitutes
- 29 N. Jackers
- 2 Z. Romero
- 7 N. Tresoldi
- 10 H. Vetlesen
- 11 C. Sandra
- 19 G. Nilsson
- 25 A. Stankovic
- 41 H. Siquet
- 62 L. Audoor
- 64 K. Sabbe
Timeline
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18' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalJacob Rasmussen · Assist: M. Kjaergaard
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42' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal GoalE. Baidoo · Assist: S. Lainer
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46' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Meijer · On: K. Sabbe
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61' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalJ. Seys · Assist: K. Sabbe
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64' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Baidoo · On: P. Ratkov
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68' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Vermant · On: N. Tresoldi
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68' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Reis · On: A. Stankovic
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81' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow CardJorne Spileers
Foul
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82' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Kjaergaard · On: K. Alajbegovic
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82' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Vertessen · On: A. Daghim
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83' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalC. Forbs
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88' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Forbs · On: H. Siquet
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90'+1 Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Diabate · On: J. Schuster
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90'+6 Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: Z. Romero
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90' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalH. Vanaken · Assist: C. Tzolis
Match Stats
| Stat | Club Brugge KV | Red Bull Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 12 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 492 | 406 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 420 | 337 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Club Brugge's goal by Jorne Spileers at 61' ignited their comeback efforts, changing the momentum of the match.
- ▸ The equalizing goal from Charles Forbs at 83', which broke Red Bull Salzburg's morale and set up Club Brugge for a late win.