Match report
FC Porto Defeats Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 in UEFA Europa League
Red Bull Salzburg
0–1
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FC Porto
Sep 25, 2025
FC Porto emerged victorious over Red Bull Salzburg with a narrow 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League match. The game saw several substitutions and yellow cards, but it was William Gomes' goal late in the match that secured the victory for FC Porto.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto
- • Goal: William Gomes (90th minute)
- • Yellow Cards: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo, Jacob Rasmussen, M. Kjaergaard, Y. Vertessen (Red Bull Salzburg); William Gomes (FC Porto)
- • Substitutions Made by Red Bull Salzburg: E. Baidoo, K. Onisiwo, P. Ratkov, K. Alajbegovic
- • Substitutions Made by FC Porto: Pepê Aquino, Zaidu, G. Veiga, A. Varela, Samu
Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Schlager (G)
- 22 S. Lainer (D)
- 23 J. Gadou (D)
- 2 J. Rasmussen (D)
- 3 A. Terzic (D)
- 18 M. Bidstrup (M)
- 5 S. Diabate (M)
- 49 M. K. Yeo (M)
- 27 K. Alajbegovic (M)
- 21 P. Ratkov (F)
- 20 E. Baidoo (F)
Substitutes
- 52 C. Zawieschitzky
- 92 S. Hamzic
- 8 S. Kitano
- 9 K. Onisiwo
- 11 Y. Vertessen
- 13 F. Kratzig
- 14 M. Kjaergaard
- 15 M. Diambou
- 29 L. Gourna-Douath
- 37 T. Trummer
- 43 E. Aguilar
- 48 R. Zikovic
FC Porto
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 99 D. Costa (G)
- 13 P. Rosario (D)
- 5 J. Bednarek (D)
- 4 J. Kiwior (D)
- 12 Zaidu (D)
- 8 V. Froholdt (M)
- 22 A. Varela (M)
- 10 G. Veiga (M)
- 11 Pepê (F)
- 9 Samu (F)
- 17 B. Sainz (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Claudio Ramos
- 24 J. Costa
- 7 William Gomes
- 20 A. Costa
- 21 D. Prpic
- 27 D. Gul
- 47 A. Alarcon
- 52 M. Fernandes
- 73 G. Bras
- 74 F. Moura
- 86 R. Mora
- 92 J. Teixeira
Timeline
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16' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardMoussa Kounfolo Yeo
Foul
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53' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: Pepê Aquino · On: William Gomes
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53' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: Zaidu · On: M. Fernandes
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53' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Veiga · On: Francisco Moura
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58' Red Bull Salzburg Var · Goal cancelledP. Ratkov
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65' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Baidoo · On: S. Kitano
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65' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo · On: K. Onisiwo
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65' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Ratkov · On: Y. Vertessen
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65' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Alajbegovic · On: M. Kjaergaard
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66' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Varela · On: Rodrigo Mora
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77' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5Off: Samu · On: D. Gul
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80' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardJacob Rasmussen
Foul
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83' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardM. Kjaergaard
Foul
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86' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardY. Vertessen
Foul
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90'+2 Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5Off: Mads Bidstrup · On: Lucas Gourna-Douath
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90'+3 FC Porto Card · Yellow CardWilliam Gomes
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90' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalWilliam Gomes · Assist: M. Fernandes
Match Stats
| Stat | Red Bull Salzburg | FC Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 364 | 479 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.26 | 1.41 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 410 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted with the goal from William Gomes in the 90th minute, securing a late victory for FC Porto.
- ▸ Red Bull Salzburg had their goal by P. Ratkov cancelled due to VAR intervention at the 58th minute, which could have changed the course of the match.