Salzburg - Club Brugge Lineups

Finished
0 - 1
Romeo Vermant 75' (0-1)
Match Detail
👨‍⚖️ Assistant Referee 2 Referee #32048
👨‍⚖️ Fourth Official Referee #31849
👨‍⚖️ Referee Referee #32449
👨‍⚖️ Referee Referee #32450
🏟️ Stadium Red Bull Arena
👥 Capacity 30,188
🌤️ Weather scattered clouds
🌡️ Temperature 19.1°C
🌡️ Feels Like 18.37°C
💨 Wind 5.88 m/s (275°)
💧 Humidity 50%
📊 Pressure 1024 hPa

Salzburg - Club Brugge Match Summary:

Salzburg vs Club Brugge finished at Red Bull Arena with a 0-1 scoreline. Referee: Referee #32449. Weather: Parçalı bulutlu. gülen taraf Club Brugge oldu. See full match details and goal timeline.

Salzburg – Club Brugge Match: When, What Time and Which Stadium?

Salzburg vs Club BruggeChampions League. Match on 06-08-2025 at 18:00, Red Bull Arena (capacity 30,188). Referee and match details on Skorjet.

Salzburg – Club Brugge Live Score and Match Commentary

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Salzburg – Club Brugge Match Result and Statistics

The Champions League match between Salzburg and Club Brugge ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Both teams took to the pitch at Red Bull Arena in search of victory. Key moments, goals, cards and all statistics from the match can be detailed on Skorjet. The match result, player performances and team statistics are available on the match page for fans.

Statistics
Salzburg
Club Brugge
Saves
3
5
Free Kicks
3
6
Big Chances Created
1
4
Dangerous Attacks
50
40
Offsides
1
1
Yellowcards
1
1
Substitutions
3
5
Goals
0
1
Assists
0
1
Ball Possession %
46
54
Corners
6
6
Total Crosses
18
15
Passes
461
542
Successful Passes Percentage
85
86
Attacks
103
98
Shots Off Target
7
3
Tackles
13
11
Shots On Target
5
5
Throwins
23
19
Dribble Attempts
15
10
Successful Dribbles Percentage
53
50
Successful Passes
390
465
Shots Blocked
8
4
Duels Won
34
35
Key Passes
18
7
Shots Total
20
12
Shots Insidebox
17
10
Successful Dribbles
8
5
Shots Outsidebox
3
2
Interceptions
10
10
Long Passes
35
58
Goal Kicks
6
11
Fouls
6
3
Big Chances Missed
1
3
Accurate Crosses
7
3
Successful Long Passes
16
35
Successful Long Passes Percentage
46
60
Goal Attempts
20
12

Salzburg - Club Brugge Match Statistics

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90'
Nicolò Tresoldi
Romeo Vermant
Substitution
89'
Zaid Romero
Bjorn Meijer
Substitution
88'
Carlos Forbs
Hugo Vetlesen
Substitution
76'
Hugo Siquet
Joaquin Seys
Substitution
Aleksandar Stanković
Ludovit Reis
Substitution
Petar Ratkov
Sota Kitano
Substitution
75'
Romeo Vermant
Bjorn Meijer
Goal / 0-1
Kerim Alajbegovic
Maurits Kjærgaard
Substitution
Edmund Baidoo
Yorbe Vertessen
Substitution
65'
Dorgeles Nene
Yellowcard
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63'
52'
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Raphael Onyedika
Yellowcard

Salzburg - Club Brugge Dakika Dakika Maç Özeti

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Salzburg - Club Brugge Pitch Formation

4-2-2-2
4-3-3
Alexander Schlager
Alexander Schlager 1
Jacob Rasmussen
Jacob Rasmussen 2
Soumaïla Diabaté
Soumaïla Diabaté 5
Sota Kitano
Sota Kitano 8
Yorbe Vertessen
Yorbe Vertessen 11
Frans Krätzig
Frans Krätzig 13
Maurits Kjærgaard
Maurits Kjærgaard 14
Mads Bidstrup
Mads Bidstrup 18
Stefan Lainer
Stefan Lainer 22
Mads Bidstrup
Mads Bidstrup 18
Stefan Lainer
Stefan Lainer 22
Simon Mignolet
Simon Mignolet 22
Brandon Mechele
Brandon Mechele 44
Jorne Spileers
Jorne Spileers 58
Raphael Onyedika
Raphael Onyedika 15
Romeo Vermant
Romeo Vermant 17
Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken 20
Ludovit Reis
Ludovit Reis 6
Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis 8
Hugo Vetlesen
Hugo Vetlesen 10
Bjorn Meijer
Bjorn Meijer 14
Ludovit Reis
Ludovit Reis 6

Salzburg - Club Brugge Match Squad

Jersey Player Jersey Player
Salzburg Salzburg 4-2-2-2
Club Brugge Club Brugge 4-3-3
Alexander Schlager 1 Alexander Schlager Ludovit Reis 6 Ludovit Reis
Jacob Rasmussen 2 Jacob Rasmussen Christos Tzolis 8 Christos Tzolis
Soumaïla Diabaté 5 Soumaïla Diabaté Hugo Vetlesen 10 Hugo Vetlesen
Sota Kitano 8 Sota Kitano Bjorn Meijer 14 Bjorn Meijer
Yorbe Vertessen 11 Yorbe Vertessen Raphael Onyedika 15 Raphael Onyedika
Frans Krätzig 13 Frans Krätzig Romeo Vermant 17 Romeo Vermant
Maurits Kjærgaard 14 Maurits Kjærgaard Hans Vanaken 20 Hans Vanaken
Mads Bidstrup 18 Mads Bidstrup Simon Mignolet 22 Simon Mignolet
Stefan Lainer 22 Stefan Lainer Brandon Mechele 44 Brandon Mechele
Joane Gadou 23 Joane Gadou Jorne Spileers 58 Jorne Spileers
Dorgeles Nene 45 Dorgeles Nene Joaquin Seys 65 Joaquin Seys
Thomas Letsch Salzburg — Coach
Nicky Hayen Club Brugge — Coach

Salzburg - Club Brugge Bench Players

Jersey Player Jersey Player
Salzburg Salzburg
Club Brugge Club Brugge
Aleksa Terzic 3 Aleksa Terzic Zaid Romero 2 Zaid Romero
Mamady Diambou 15 Mamady Diambou Nicolò Tresoldi 7 Nicolò Tresoldi
Edmund Baidoo 20 Edmund Baidoo Carlos Forbs 9 Carlos Forbs
Petar Ratkov 21 Petar Ratkov Cisse Sandra 11 Cisse Sandra
Kerim Alajbegovic 27 Kerim Alajbegovic Dani van den Heuvel 16 Dani van den Heuvel
Adam Daghim 28 Adam Daghim Vince Osuji 24 Vince Osuji
Tim Trummer 37 Tim Trummer Aleksandar Stanković 25 Aleksandar Stanković
Nikola Sarcevic 41 Nikola Sarcevic Nordin Jackers 29 Nordin Jackers
Enrique Aguilar 43 Enrique Aguilar Hugo Siquet 41 Hugo Siquet
Jannik Schuster 44 Jannik Schuster Lynnt Audoor 62 Lynnt Audoor
Salko Hamzic 92 Salko Hamzic Shandre Campbell 84 Shandre Campbell
Kaye Furo 87 Kaye Furo

Salzburg - Club Brugge Injured and Suspended Players

Player Status Player Status
Salzburg Salzburg
Club Brugge Club Brugge
Christian Zawieschitzky Christian Zawieschitzky Sakat Michał Skóraś Michał Skóraś Cezalı
Justin Omoregie Justin Omoregie Yırtılma Kyriani Sabbe Kyriani Sabbe Minor Knock
Takumu Kawamura Takumu Kawamura Sakat Gustaf Nilsson Gustaf Nilsson Sakat
Karim Konaté Karim Konaté Sakat Ardon Jashari Ardon Jashari Sakat
Anrie Chase Anrie Chase Torn Muscle Fiber In The Adductor Area
Moussa Yeo Moussa Yeo Sakat
John Mellberg John Mellberg Sakat
Valentin Sulzbacher Valentin Sulzbacher Sakat
Değişiklikler
Salzburg Salzburg
75' Petar Ratkov Sota Kitano
65' Kerim Alajbegovic Maurits Kjærgaard
65' Edmund Baidoo Yorbe Vertessen
Club Brugge Club Brugge
90' Nicolò Tresoldi Romeo Vermant
89' Zaid Romero Bjorn Meijer
88' Carlos Forbs Hugo Vetlesen
76' Hugo Siquet Joaquin Seys
76' Aleksandar Stanković Ludovit Reis

Salzburg - Club Brugge Lineups, Bench and Tactical Analysis

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Salzburg - Club Brugge Standings Overview

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Head-to-Head (H2H) Summary
1
Wins
0
Draws
3
Wins
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1 : 2
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Salzburg vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head Record

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Salzburg - Club Brugge TV Broadcast Information

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Salzburg - Club Brugge Live Commentary

90+4'
Missed opportunity! Dorgeles Nene from FC Red Bull Salzburg had a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
90+2'
Corner kick awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg, following a foul by Christos Tzolis.
90+2'
🔄
Substitution for Club Brugge: Nicolò Tresoldi comes on to take the place of Romeo Vermant.
90+2'
Missed opportunity! Dorgeles Nene from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic after a corner kick.
90'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
89'
🔄
Substitution for Club Brugge: Carlos Forbs comes on to take the place of Hugo Vetlesen.
88'
Missed opportunity! Petar Ratkov from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic.
88'
🔄
Substitution for Club Brugge: Zaid Romero comes on to take the place of Bjorn Meijer.
87'
Blocked attempt! Petar Ratkov from FC Red Bull Salzburg had a header from the left side of the six-yard box, but it was successfully defended. The cross was provided by Dorgeles Nene.
86'
Corner kick awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg after Hans Vanaken allowed the ball to go out of play.
84'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
82'
Match interruption - Club Brugge.
82'
The game has been paused due to an injury to Dorgeles Nene from FC Red Bull Salzburg.
82'
Shot on goal denied. Dorgeles Nene from FC Red Bull Salzburg heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but Simon Mignolet of Club Brugge makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
80'
Corner kick awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg after a deflection off Simon Mignolet.
80'
Missed opportunity! Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Dorgeles Nene after a corner kick.
80'
A shot on goal has been denied. Dorgeles Nene from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but Simon Mignolet of Club Brugge made a great save, diving to the bottom left corner. The attempt was set up by Petar Ratkov.
77'
The shot was blocked. Soumaïla Diabaté from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it was saved in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic.
76'
🔄
Substitution for Club Brugge: Hugo Siquet comes on to take the place of Joaquin Seys.
76'
🔄
Substitution for FC Red Bull Salzburg: Petar Ratkov comes on to take the place of Sota Kitano.
75'
🔄
Substitution for Club Brugge: Aleksandar Stankovic comes on to take the place of Ludovit Reis.
74'
Goal! Club Brugge takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against FC Red Bull Salzburg. Romeo Vermant scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
72'
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a deflection off Alexander Schlager.
72'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge, following a save made by Alexander Schlager.
69'
Sota Kitano of FC Red Bull Salzburg earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
69'
Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge commits a foul.
68'
Missed opportunity! Sota Kitano of FC Red Bull Salzburg took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed over the crossbar. The attempt was set up by a cross from Edmund Baidoo.
65'
🔄
Substitution for FC Red Bull Salzburg: Edmund Baidoo comes on to take the place of Yorbe Vertessen.
65'
🔄
Substitution for FC Red Bull Salzburg: Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic comes on to take the place of Maurits Kjærgaard.
63'
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
63'
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge earns a free kick on the right flank.
63'
🟨
Dorgeles Nene of FC Red Bull Salzburg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
63'
Dorgeles Nene of FC Red Bull Salzburg commits a foul.
61'
A shot on goal was blocked. Ludovit Reis from Club Brugge took a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Alexander Schlager from FC Red Bull Salzburg made a save, diving to the bottom left corner. The attempt was set up by Christos Tzolis.
61'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after a play that resulted in a foul by Frans Krätzig.
61'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after a foul by Frans Krätzig.
59'
Missed opportunity! Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge had a header from the middle of the penalty area after a set piece, but it went wide.
58'
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
57'
Soumaïla Diabaté from FC Red Bull Salzburg commits a foul.
55'
Soumaïla Diabaté from FC Red Bull Salzburg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
55'
Soumaïla Diabaté from FC Red Bull Salzburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
52'
🟨
Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
52'
Soumaïla Diabaté from FC Red Bull Salzburg earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
52'
Raphael Onyedika commits a foul for Club Brugge.
51'
Corner kick awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg after a defensive play by Romeo Vermant.
51'
The attempt is thwarted. Jacob Rasmussen from FC Red Bull Salzburg heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's blocked. The cross was delivered by Maurits Kjærgaard.
50'
Corner awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg after Bjorn Meijer allowed the ball to go out.
47'
The pause has ended. The players are set to resume the match.
46'
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Sota Kitano from FC Red Bull Salzburg.
45+2'
The first half concludes with the score tied at FC Red Bull Salzburg 0, Club Brugge 0.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45'
The second half is underway with the score still tied at FC Red Bull Salzburg 0, Club Brugge 0.
43'
A shot attempt is thwarted. Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge tries to take a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
42'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after Stefan Lainer allowed the ball to go out.
41'
Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge earns a free kick on the left flank.
41'
Sota Kitano from FC Red Bull Salzburg commits a foul.
41'
Attempt denied. Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's blocked.
41'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after Jacob Rasmussen allowed the ball to go out.
41'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after Jacob Rasmussen allowed the ball to go out.
39'
Offside call against FC Red Bull Salzburg. Frans Krätzig has been flagged for being in an offside position.
39'
Offside call against FC Red Bull Salzburg. Frans Krätzig has been flagged for being in an offside position.
38'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
37'
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Yorbe Vertessen from FC Red Bull Salzburg.
35'
A shot attempt is thwarted. Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
34'
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
34'
The game has been paused due to an injury to Jorne Spileers from Club Brugge.
32'
Missed opportunity! Yorbe Vertessen from FC Red Bull Salzburg took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.
30'
Frans Krätzig commits a foul for FC Red Bull Salzburg.
30'
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
29'
The shot is deflected. Yorbe Vertessen from FC Red Bull Salzburg takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
25'
The shot is deflected. Sota Kitano from FC Red Bull Salzburg tries to take a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
24'
Corner awarded to FC Red Bull Salzburg after Ludovit Reis allowed the ball to go out of play.
24'
Shot attempt denied. Maurits Kjærgaard of FC Red Bull Salzburg strikes with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but the effort is blocked. The assist came from Mads Bidstrup.
21'
Missed opportunity! Brandon Mechele from Club Brugge headed the ball from the middle of the box, but it went over the goal and to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Ludovit Reis after a corner kick.
21'
Corner,Club Brugge. Conceded by Soumaïla Diabaté.
17'
Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
17'
Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
17'
Jacob Rasmussen of FC Red Bull Salzburg commits a foul.
13'
A shot is deflected. Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
12'
Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
12'
Jacob Rasmussen commits a foul for FC Red Bull Salzburg.
11'
The shot was blocked. Maurits Kjærgaard of FC Red Bull Salzburg took a left-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Simon Mignolet from Club Brugge made a save, catching it at the top center of the goal. The play was set up by Yorbe Vertessen.
9'
Missed opportunity! Bjorn Meijer from Club Brugge took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Ludovit Reis after a corner.
8'
Corner kick awarded to Club Brugge after Jacob Rasmussen allowed the ball to go out.
5'
A shot is deflected. Sota Kitano from FC Red Bull Salzburg tries a right-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
0'
The opening half is underway...
0'
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their pre-match warm-up routines.
Advanced Statistics
Salzburg
Club Brugge
Saves
3
5
Free Kicks
3
6
Big Chances Created
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Assists
0
1
Substitutions
3
5
Goals
0
1
Ball Possession %
46
54
Throwins
23
19
Total Crosses
18
15
Successful Dribbles Percentage
53
50
Successful Dribbles
8
5
Dribble Attempts
15
10
Duels Won
34
35
Goal Kicks
6
11
Big Chances Missed
1
3

Salzburg - Club Brugge Advanced Statistics Summary

Detailed general metrics for Salzburg and Club Brugge are shown above for quick technical comparison.

Salzburg
Club Brugge
Passes
461
542
Successful Passes Percentage
85
86
Key Passes
18
7
Long Passes
35
58
Successful Passes
390
465
Successful Long Passes
16
35
Successful Long Passes Percentage
46
60

Salzburg - Club Brugge Passing Statistics

Detailed passing metrics for Salzburg and Club Brugge are shown above for quick technical comparison.

Salzburg
Club Brugge
Interceptions
10
10
Shots Outsidebox
3
2
Dangerous Attacks
50
40
Shots Blocked
8
4
Corners
6
6
Attacks
103
98
Shots Off Target
7
3
Shots On Target
5
5
Shots Insidebox
17
10
Shots Total
20
12
Accurate Crosses
7
3
Goal Attempts
20
12

Salzburg - Club Brugge Attack Statistics

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Salzburg
Club Brugge
Tackles
13
11

Salzburg - Club Brugge Defense Statistics

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Salzburg
Club Brugge
Yellowcards
1
1
Fouls
6
3

Salzburg - Club Brugge Fouls and Cards Statistics

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