Brann take on the visitors Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of UEFA Champions League Qualification round of quarterfinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 23nd at Brann Stadion (Bergen).
Brann have won the Norwegian Cup seven times — most recently in 2022 — and claimed the league title on three occasions. Last season, they pushed Bodø/Glimt all the way in the title race, ultimately finishing just three points behind the champions. This year, they’re once again among the top contenders, currently sitting second in the Eliteserien, though Viking have taken over as league leaders. That said, Brann beat Viking 3-1 in mid-July in a crucial clash that narrowed the gap at the top. They followed it up with a narrow away win over KFUM in Oslo. With such a packed schedule, managing player fatigue and squad rotation will be key to sustaining results across multiple competitions.
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Red Bull Salzburg are entering a crucial season. The Bulls have established themselves as both the dominant force in Austrian football and a consistent presence in European competitions. However, the recent passing of Red Bull’s founder cast a shadow over the entire sporting group, including Salzburg. In 2024, they failed to reclaim the Austrian Bundesliga title, finishing behind Sturm Graz for a second consecutive year. Their Champions League campaign was also disappointing, with seven defeats in eight matches despite qualifying via victories over Twente and Dynamo Kyiv. This summer, they took part in the Club World Cup instead of resting, managing only one win in three games. Now, after a brief break, Thomas Letsch’s men are back on the road, kicking off their new season with a challenging away fixture.
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Despite Brann’s good form and home advantage, the Austrians are the stronger team on paper. Back Red Bull Salzburg to start their campaign with a win.
Prediction for the match: Red Bull Salzburg to win.
