UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round
Brann 1 - 4 FT Red Bull Salzburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' S. Magnusson (E. Fauske Helland)
Mamady Diambou 22'
39' Ulrik Mathisen
HT
46' ↓ J. Sorensen ↑M. Sande
↓ A. Daghim ↑K. Onisiwo 46'
↓ M. Diambou ↑M. Kjaergaard 46'
D. Nene (O. Gloukh) 58'
K. Onisiwo (S. Lainer) 61'
68' Felix Horn Myhre
69' ↓ T. Pedersen ↑D. De Roeve
↓ E. Baidoo ↑Y. Vertessen 74'
76' ↓ S. Magnusson ↑B. Finne
76' ↓ J. Sery Larsen ↑R. Holten
↓ D. Nene ↑S. Kitano 80'
85' ↓ U. Mathisen ↑M. Hansen
↓ O. Gloukh ↑K. Alajbegovic 87'
Y. Vertessen 87'
M. Kjaergaard 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Brann
Goalkeepers
M. Dyngeland 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
T. Pedersen 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
E. Fauske Helland 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
J. Sery Larsen 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Soltvedt 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
E. Kornvig 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
J. Sorensen 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
F. Myhre
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
U. Mathisen
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
0
Blocks
S. Magnusson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
E. Gudmundsson
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
0
Blocks
BENCH
M. Borsheim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Klausen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. De Roeve
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Holten 
CAMEO
14
Minutes
14
Minutes
11
Touches
None
Events
M. Sande
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Haaland
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
L. Remmem
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Hansen
CAMEO
10
Minutes
10
Minutes
3
Touches
None
Events
B. Finne
CAMEO
14
Minutes
14
Minutes
3
Touches
None
Events
Red Bull Salzburg
Goalkeepers
A. Schlager 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Defenders
S. Lainer
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
J. Gadou
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Rasmussen
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
65%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
F. Kratzig
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
D. Nene
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Bidstrup 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
M. Diambou 
BRUISER
3
Fouls
3
Fouls
Yellow
Cards
3
Tackles
O. Gloukh
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
N. Sarcevic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Hamzic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Mellberg
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
J. Schuster
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
S. Diabate
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
M. Kjaergaard 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.2
Rating
T. Trummer
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
S. Kitano
CAMEO
10
Minutes
10
Minutes
6
Touches
None
Events
K. Onisiwo 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Y. Vertessen
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.5
Rating
P. Ratkov
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
K. Alajbegovic
CAMEO
8
Minutes
8
Minutes
1
Touches
None
Events
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/07/2025 | Brann | 1 - 4 | Red Bull Salzburg | UEFA Champions League | Brann Stadion |
23/07/2025
Brann Win
Red Bull Salzburg Win
Draw
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Salzburg's Clinical Demolition: Four Goals Expose Brann's European Limitations
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This wasn't a contest—it was a statement of intent from Red Bull Salzburg, who dismantled Brann with the precision of a team built for continental football.
The Early Promise That Crumbled
Sævar Atli Magnússon gave Brann hope with a 20th-minute opener, capitalizing on E. Fauske Helland's assist to stun the visitors. For 38 minutes, the Norwegian hosts dared to dream. But at Brann Stadion, that dream evaporated the moment Salzburg shifted into gear. The intensity of the Austrian side's response was suffocating—they controlled possession (53%), dictated tempo, and waited for the moment to strike.
The Turning Point: Three Goals in 29 Minutes
The second half belonged entirely to Red Bull Salzburg. D. Nene levelled matters in the 58th minute, assisted by O. Gloukh's creative spark. Three minutes later, substitute Karim Onisiwo turned the match on its head with a clinical finish from S. Lainer's cross. The balance of the match had shifted irreversibly. Brann, limited to just 2 shots on target across 90 minutes, had no answer to Salzburg's relentless pressing and incisive passing (82% accuracy across 444 passes). Yorbe Vertessen added a fourth in the 87th minute, and M. Kjaergaard sealed the rout from the penalty spot in injury time.
The Data Tells a Brutal Story
Salzburg's 22 shots (10 on target) versus Brann's 8 (2 on target) painted a picture of complete European dominance. The Austrian side's 7 corners and sustained pressure in the final third exposed the gulf in quality. Brann's four yellow cards reflected their desperation—they were chasing ghosts by the final whistle. For a Norwegian side making their Champions League journey, this was a sobering lesson in the calibre required at Europe's highest table.
Key Questions
What caused the five-goal thriller?
Salzburg's second-half intensity overwhelmed Brann. Three goals in 29 minutes (58-87) broke the match open after Magnússon's early opener gave false hope to the hosts.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
A Tactical Chess Match in Bergen
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. This qualifier represents a massive hurdle for Brann against a Salzburg side seasoned in the rigours of European football.
The Setup
On July 23, 2025, the Brann Stadion sets the stage for a clash where the Balance of power is surprisingly narrow. Brann enters this UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round knowing that keeping a clean sheet at home is paramount. While their European Stars might not carry the same global weight as their opponents, their collective Form at home makes them a formidable obstacle. For Red Bull Salzburg, this is about asserting dominance early. The Stakes couldn't be clearer: navigate this two-legged tie to remain on the path toward the lucrative league stage where the top-8 and top-24 playoff lines await.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transition. Brann’s midfield unit must maintain incredible discipline to track the late runs of N. Dorgeles, who excels at finding pockets of space between the lines. Without specific defensive individuals named for the hosts in the data, the burden falls on their collective structure to nullify the explosive threat of A. Daghim. If Salzburg's attackers are allowed to turn and face the goal with frequency, Brann's evening will become a long and arduous defensive exercise.
Our Prediction
Expect Salzburg to dominate possession, searching for a gap in a stubborn Norwegian low block that will be cheered on by a partisan crowd. Brann will likely rely on set-pieces and quick counter-attacking bursts to create their own openings. Neither side will want to overcommit and risk a catastrophic deficit ahead of the second leg in Austria. A tactical stalemate is the most probable outcome, with the sides finishing level at 1-1.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy high-tension qualifying drama and tactical defensive discipline.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-1 draw that leaves the tie perfectly balanced for the return leg.
Where are Brann and Red Bull Salzburg in the league table?
This is a knockout qualifier; domestic league positions are secondary to these continental stakes.
What is Red Bull Salzburg's current form?
Salzburg is finding their rhythm, showing flashes of quality but lacking clinical consistency.
What does this mean for qualification?
The winner progresses toward the final qualifying hurdles for the Champions League league stage.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.