Match report

Red Bull Salzburg Defeats FC Basel 1893 3-1 in Europa League

Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
3–1
FT
FC Basel 1893
FC Basel 1893
Jan 22, 2026

In an emphatic display of skill and determination, Red Bull Salzburg stumped out any hopes of a comeback from FC Basel 1893, securing a 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter. K. Alajbegovic was the star of the show with two early goals before F. Kratzig added another for the home side to cement their lead. Despite an effort by J. Agbonifo late into the game, FC Basel failed to stage a significant comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Red Bull Salzburg vs FC Basel 1893: Final Score - Red Bull Salzburg 3-1 FC Basel 1893
  • • K. Alajbegovic scored twice for Red Bull Salzburg at the 4th and 12th minutes, assisted by S. Diabate on his second goal.
  • • F. Kratzig added a third goal for Red Bull Salzburg in the 35th minute.
  • • J. Agbonifo scored FC Basel's only goal in the 56th minute with an assist from F. Daniliuc.
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to FC Basel players: J. Agbonifo, A. Bacanin, and N. Vouilloz.

Lineups

Red Bull Salzburg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schlager (G)
  • 37 T. Trummer (D)
  • 23 J. Gadou (D)
  • 44 J. Schuster (D)
  • 13 F. Kratzig (D)
  • 18 M. Bidstrup (M)
  • 8 S. Kitano (M)
  • 5 S. Diabate (M)
  • 20 E. Baidoo (F)
  • 11 Y. Vertessen (F)
  • 27 K. Alajbegovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 52 C. Zawieschitzky
  • 2 J. Rasmussen
  • 3 A. Terzic
  • 7 C. Bischoff
  • 9 K. Onisiwo
  • 14 M. Kjaergaard
  • 15 M. Diambou
  • 19 K. Konate
  • 22 S. Lainer
  • 25 O. Lukic
  • 43 E. Aguilar
  • 49 M. K. Yeo

FC Basel 1893

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hitz (G)
  • 3 N. Vouilloz (D)
  • 32 J. Adjetey (D)
  • 24 F. Daniliuc (D)
  • 31 D. Schmid (D)
  • 14 A. Bacanin (M)
  • 22 L. Leroy (M)
  • 9 J. Agbonifo (M)
  • 10 X. Shaqiri (M)
  • 11 B. Traore (M)
  • 46 Kaio Eduardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Salvi
  • 47 T. Pfeiffer
  • 7 P. Otele
  • 8 K. Koindredi
  • 19 M. Soticek
  • 23 A. Ajeti
  • 27 K. Ruegg
  • 28 D. Kacuri
  • 29 M. Cisse
  • 39 Junior Ze
  • 40 A. Rexhaj
  • 43 M. Akahomen

Timeline

  1. Red Bull Salzburg
    4' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Alajbegovic
  2. Red Bull Salzburg
    12' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Alajbegovic · Assist: S. Diabate
  3. Red Bull Salzburg
    35' Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kratzig
  4. FC Basel 1893
    37' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Agbonifo

    Foul

  5. FC Basel 1893
    40' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bacanin

    Foul

  6. Red Bull Salzburg
    45' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kitano

    Foul

  7. FC Basel 1893
    46' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: X. Shaqiri · On: K. Koindredi
  8. FC Basel 1893
    46' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Traore · On: A. Ajeti
  9. FC Basel 1893
    46' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Leo Leroy · On: D. Kacuri
  10. FC Basel 1893
    50' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    N. Vouilloz

    Foul

  11. FC Basel 1893
    56' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Agbonifo · Assist: F. Daniliuc
  12. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Vertessen · On: K. Onisiwo
  13. FC Basel 1893
    72' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kaio Eduardo · On: M. Soticek
  14. Red Bull Salzburg
    76' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Kitano · On: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo
  15. Red Bull Salzburg
    90'+1 Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Alajbegovic · On: C. Bischoff
  16. Red Bull Salzburg
    90'+1 Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Baidoo · On: K. Konate
  17. FC Basel 1893
    90' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dominik Schmid · On: M. Cisse

Match Stats

Stat Red Bull Salzburg FC Basel 1893
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 9
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 597 365
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.63 0.37
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 520 290
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by K. Alajbegovic in the 4th and 12th minutes set a commanding lead for Red Bull Salzburg right from the start, putting immense pressure on FC Basel.
  • ▸ F. Kratzig's goal in the 35th minute solidified Red Bull Salzburg’s control of the match, despite late efforts by FC Basel to reduce the deficit.