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RB Salzburg v Atlético Madrid UEFA Champions League Lineup

This game is in the UEFA Champions League, kick off at 21:00 on Wednesday 29 January 2025.


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RB Salzburg v Atlético Madrid UEFA Champions League

  • RB Salzburg is an Austrian football club based in Salzburg, founded in 1933 as SV Austria Salzburg. They changed their name to RB Salzburg in 2005 after being purchased by energy drink company Red Bull.
  • Atlético Madrid is a Spanish football club based in Madrid, founded in 1903. They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history, winning numerous domestic league and cup titles.
  • RB Salzburg has never won the UEFA Champions League, but they have had successful runs in the Europa League, reaching the semi-finals in the 2017-2018 season.
  • Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Champions League in the 2013-2014 season, defeating Real Madrid in the final. They have also reached the final in 1974, 2014, and 2016.
  • The two clubs have faced each other twice in the UEFA Champions League group stage, with Atlético Madrid winning both matches in the 2019-2020 season.
  • RB Salzburg's star player is Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who scored 8 goals in 6 Champions League matches for the club before transferring to Borussia Dortmund in 2020. Atlético Madrid's star player is Spanish midfielder Koke, who has been with the club since 2009 and is known for his leadership and technical ability.