Salzburg defeated Rapid 2: 1 - penalty chance!
Salzburg defeats Rapid Vienna 2-1 in a Bundesliga duel on October 5, 2025 and strengthens the place at the top of the table.

Salzburg defeated Rapid 2: 1 - penalty chance!
In a gripping Bundesliga top game, Red Bull Salzburg prevailed 2-1 against Rapid Vienna on Saturday, October 5, 2025. The encounter took place in the Red Bull Arena and offered exciting moments to the numerous spectators. With this victory, Salzburg moves closer to the top of the table before the upcoming international break.
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The game started with an offensive urge of Rapid, which Salzburg's goalkeeper Alexander Schlager put under pressure right from the start. Nevertheless, it was the Salzburgers who took the lead in the 38th minute through Sumaila. After a nice move over Krätzig and Bischoff, Diabate Castle. Rapid managed shortly before half -time, in the 45th minute, the equalization by Andrija Radulovic, who could outsmart the defense of Salzburg.
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The second round and the happiness of the efficient
In the second section it was the Salzburgers who took the lead again in the 57th minute. Sota Kitano used an unevenness in the defense of Rapid and met in the margin after two attempts by Edmund Baidoo. Rapid, on the other hand, had numerous chances, but was unable to use his own exploitation of opportunities optimally. The scene of the game occurred in the 82nd minute when Rapid was awarded a penalty after a foul on Radulovic. Captain Matthias Seidl grabbed the ball, but aimed over the goal. Bad luck for the guests!
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The performance of Alexander Schlager, who showed several crucial parades, was all the more gratifying and thus contributed to victory. The coach Thomas Letsch, who changed the line -up compared to the last game to five positions, can be proud of the mentally strong performance of his team.
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The challenges remain
Salzburg had to do without some key players in this duel. Mads Bidstrup, Karim Konaté and Takumu Kawamura were not available due to injuries. This personnel situation brought additional challenges, which the team mastered with flying colors. The team sat down to react to the critical voices after the last defeat against Lyon and showed a significant increase in performance.
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After this exciting game, both teams return to the league on October 19. Salzburg meets Altach, while Rapid's next opponent still has to be determined. So the fight for the championship remains open and there are still many exciting games to be expected.
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