UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round
Red Bull Salzburg 1 - 1 FT Brann
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Kornvig 3'
HT
47' Yorbe Vertessen
58' ↓ J. Sorensen ↑M. Haaland
59' Dorgeles Nene
↓ M. Kjaergaard ↑M. Diambou 63'
↓ D. Nene ↑E. Baidoo 63'
↓ Y. Vertessen ↑A. Daghim 63'
Ulrik Mathisen 66'
67' Mads Bidstrup
72' ↓ U. Mathisen ↑M. Hansen
72' ↓ S. Magnusson ↑B. Finne
72' ↓ J. Sery Larsen ↑D. De Roeve
↓ K. Onisiwo ↑P. Ratkov 72'
82' Jacob Rasmussen
82' ↓ J. Soltvedt ↑R. Holten
85' Edmund Baidoo
↓ S. Kitano ↑K. Alajbegovic 85'
Eivind Helland 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Red Bull Salzburg
Midfielders
M. Dyngeland 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
49
Passes
1
Duels
T. Pedersen 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
67%
Pass Acc
E. Fauske Helland
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
98
Passes
7
Duels
J. Sery Larsen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
J. Soltvedt
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
E. Kornvig 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
J. Sorensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
F. Myhre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Mathisen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
S. Magnusson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
E. Gudmundsson
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
43
Passes
14
Duels
BENCH
M. Borsheim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Klausen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Knudsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Finne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. De Roeve
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Holten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brann
Midfielders
A. Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Lainer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rasmussen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kratzig 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
D. Nene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
M. Bidstrup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kjaergaard 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. Kitano 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Onisiwo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Y. Vertessen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
N. Sarcevic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Hamzic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Terzic
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. Diambou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Baidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Alajbegovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Daghim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Trummer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aguilar
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
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
Red Bull Salzburg Win
Brann Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Early Goals Set Frantic Pace as Salzburg and Brann Draw
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Two goals in three minutes transformed this Champions League qualifier into a tactical chess match where neither side could break through the deadlock.
Brann Strike First, Salzburg Answer Immediately
The Red Bull Arena erupted into chaos before most fans had settled into their seats. Emil Kornvig punished Salzburg's sluggish start with a clinical finish in the 3rd minute, handing Brann the perfect platform for an upset. But Maurits Kjaergaard had other ideas. The Red Bull Salzburg midfielder restored parity just 180 seconds later, turning what could have been a demoralizing concession into a statement of intent. The intensity never wavered—both sides committed bodies forward, hunting a second breakthrough that never arrived.
Possession Dominance Meets Clinical Finishing
The numbers told a story of control meeting resistance. Brann suffocated Salzburg with 63% possession and 595 total passes—a relentless siege that should have yielded more than one goal. Yet Salzburg's counter-threat remained real: they carved out five shots inside the box despite holding just 37% of the ball. Kjaergaard's tally came from nowhere, a reminder that in European football, efficiency trumps territory. The balance shifted constantly—Brann pressed high and often, but Salzburg's defensive discipline kept the damage contained. Both keepers earned their wages, combining for seven saves across a match where neither team could find the killer pass when it mattered most.
A Draw That Satisfies Neither
By full-time, the Red Bull Arena fell silent—not in resignation, but in recognition of a point earned rather than a victory stolen. Salzburg's five yellow cards and two offsides calls suggested tactical frustration creeping in as chances dried up. Brann's six yellows spoke to their desperation to break the deadlock. For a Champions League qualifier, this stalemate leaves everything to play for in the return leg. Neither team can claim superiority; both can claim resilience.
Key Questions
Who scored first?
Emil Kornvig put Brann ahead in the 3rd minute, but Maurits Kjaergaard equalized for Salzburg just three minutes later.
Which team dominated possession?
Brann controlled 63% possession and completed 510 of 595 passes, but Salzburg's efficiency in the box proved decisive.
What's next for both teams?
The return leg will determine who advances. This 1-1 draw leaves the tie completely open with everything to decide.
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.
Individual Quality vs. Tactical Resilience
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. This qualifying clash hinges on whether Salzburg's superior individual talent can dismantle a disciplined Brann defensive unit.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League qualifying phase heats up, Red Bull Salzburg welcome Brann to the Red Bull Arena on July 30, 2025. While the overall Form of both sides is still finding its level, the Stars rating favors the Austrian giants. With players like Yorbe Vertessen capable of moments of magic, the hosts will look to dictate the tempo. However, the Stakes are high for the visitors, who must maintain their defensive Balance to survive this first leg.
Key Battle
The decisive encounter features Karim Onisiwo leading the line against Sævar Atli Magnússon. Onisiwo’s physical presence and ability to exploit half-spaces will be the primary threat Brann must nullify. Conversely, Magnússon will be the outlet for the visitors, hoping to catch the Salzburg backline out of position during transitions.
Our Prediction
Salzburg are expected to dominate territory, but they will encounter a formidable obstacle in Matias Dyngeland, who has been averaging six saves per match. The game will likely remain tense and deadlocked for long periods until a late surge of quality from the home side breaks the resistance. We anticipate a narrow 2-1 victory for Red Bull Salzburg, leaving the tie delicately poised for the second leg.