Club Brugge emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 in a UEFA Champions League qualifier on August 13, 2025, with kick-off at 01:30. This entertaining victory at the Jan Breydel Stadium gives the Belgian champions a narrow advantage ahead of the second leg in Austria. The match was end-to-end from the start, with Brugge taking an early lead, only for Salzburg to hit back quickly. The home side then regained the lead before halftime, and a third goal after the break seemed to put them in control. Salzburg, however, demonstrated their fighting spirit by scoring a late goal to set up a tense finale, but Brugge held on for a precious win. The game was a fantastic advertisement for attacking football, with both teams creating numerous chances. This 3-2 result makes the return leg in Salzburg a must-watch encounter, with the Austrian side still very much in the tie thanks to their two away goals. The Brugge manager was happy with the win but wary of the threat Salzburg still poses.