RB Salzburg faced Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Third Round on August 6, 2025, at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The match kicked off at 17:00 UTC and marked the first leg of this qualifying tie[1][2].
Live coverage highlighted that both teams fielded strong lineups, with Salzburg opting for a conventional 4-4-2 formation and Club Brugge setting up in an attacking 4-5-1 or 4-2-3-1 system. Pre-match analysis emphasized the importance of a fast start for both clubs to gain control of the tie[5].
During the match, RB Salzburg appeared to be well-organized both in and out of possession, while Club Brugge tried to utilize their three attacking midfielders to apply pressure. The contest showed moments of strong goalkeeping, defensive work, and several competitive duels. Ultimately, the final whistle secured a win for RB Salzburg, earning them three crucial points and providing a positive start to their Champions League campaign[5].
Fans and analysts described the performance as solid for Salzburg, with the team building a platform for the second leg in Belgium. Club Brugge, while showing attacking promise, could not find the finishing touch needed to change the result in Austria[5].
The second leg between Club Brugge and RB Salzburg is scheduled for August 12, 2025, where the aggregate winner will progress in the competition[3].