The Red Bull Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid match can be watched on Paramount+, ViX Premium, and ViX (Free) on Wednesday, January 29, at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. From Red Bull Arena, Red Bull Salzburg, led by Pepijn Lijnders, will try to pull off an upset at home against an Atletico Madrid team under Diego Simeone, looking to establish themselves as one of the favorites in this edition of the Champions League. Discover how both teams arrive, their recent results, and what is at stake in this key tournament clash.
Red Bull Salzburg is going through a difficult phase, with inconsistent results affecting their performances in both the Austrian Bundesliga and the Champions League. In their last European match, they were overwhelmed 5-1 by Real Madrid, struggling defensively and conceding multiple goals from quick transitions. Additionally, in a friendly match, they suffered a tough 3-2 defeat against FC Midtjylland, exposing defensive weaknesses and inefficiency in attack.
In another preparatory match, they were dismantled 6-0 by Bayern Munich, highlighting the gap in quality against Europe’s top clubs. In the Austrian Bundesliga, they secured a convincing 3-0 win over SK Austria Klagenfurt, displaying dominant play and an effective offense. However, in their previous Champions League fixture, they failed to compete against PSG, losing 3-0 in a match where individual talent made the difference. Their domestic performances have been inconsistent, drawing 2-2 with Rapid Vienna and winning 4-0 against TSV Hartberg, but without showing the expected solidity.
Atletico Madrid comes into this match in strong form, achieving positive results in both LaLiga and the Champions League, with Diego Simeone’s team looking well-prepared. In their most recent European match, they secured a 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, handling pressure well and taking advantage of their scoring chances. In LaLiga, they drew 1-1 against Villarreal in a hard-fought game where their lack of finishing prevented them from claiming the win.
Before that, they suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to CD Leganes, a match in which they controlled possession but lacked precision in the final third. In the Copa del Rey, they displayed their best version with a 4-0 thrashing of Elche CF, dominating from start to finish. They also secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Osasuna, reinforcing their defensive strength. Additionally, in the Champions League, they defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1, ensuring their place in the next round with a dominant performance.
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