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
Our take on every player 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
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
E. Kornvig
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Sorensen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
F. Myhre
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
U. Mathisen
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
S. Magnusson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
E. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Holten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Remmem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Finne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Red Bull Salzburg
Goalkeepers
A. Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Diambou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Schuster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Diabate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kjaergaard 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
T. Trummer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kitano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Onisiwo 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Y. Vertessen
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
P. Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Alajbegovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Match previews and recaps 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.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
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.