Red Bull Salzburg defeated FC Basel 1893 3-1 in an all-Austrian-Swiss UEFA Europa League clash on January 23, 2026. The win at the Red Bull Arena gave Salzburg a derby-style victory and three important points that enhanced their standing in a competitive group. Salzburg started explosively, scoring two quick goals in the opening twenty minutes through their high-pressing system, forcing errors from the Basel defense. The visitors pulled a goal back just before halftime with a clever free-kick routine, setting up a tense second period. Salzburg, however, put the game beyond doubt midway through the second half, scoring a third goal on the break to kill off Basel's hopes of a comeback. The match was played at a frenetic pace, with both teams committing to attack. The standout moment was Salzburg's second goal, a sweeping team move finished emphatically by their young striker. This result was a significant step towards qualification for Salzburg, while Basel's defeat left them needing a minor miracle to progress from the group stage.