Christian Zawieschitzky
90 Minutes
Great performance by the youngest starting goalkeeper of a Europa League club this season. The 19-year-old was there when needed, making a strong save from a shot in the first half. He also showed great confidence on the ball and confidently dealt with numerous crosses.
Nikolas Veratschnig
90 Minutes
The captain led by example with a solid performance. Without making a big impression offensively, he was reliable defensively. In the 67th minute, he also made an important block.
Kevin Boma
90 Minutes
Against the harmless Bulgarian attack, Salzburg's defense was rarely in serious trouble. Boma did nothing wrong, showed strength in the air in important situations, and lost hardly any duels.
Tim Drexler
90 Minutes
Like his defensive partner, an absolutely reliable defender. He won his duels and also combined well with Boma. Had the attacking players scored the second goal earlier, it would likely have been a much calmer evening for the defense.
Dominik Schmid
90 Minutes
The Swiss player had a decisive role in Tabakovic's winning goal. With his run into space, he got to the ball, even if his pass into the middle only fortuitously reached the Bosnian after a deflection. Otherwise, he rarely made an impression offensively, but defensively he was as solid as ever.
Abubakr Barry
90 Minutes, Yellow Card
The two defensive midfielders were the trump card in the Salzburg team. Barry was his usual reliable self. He made no mistakes and caused problems for the Bulgarian attack, led by playmaker Serginho. He mastered his defensive duties strongly, allowing Mazurek enough freedom going forward.
Bartosz Mazurek
90 Minutes, Yellow Card
A real asset for Salzburg!
Mazurek was the man for the creative moments in Salzburg's play, dictated the tempo, and created more chances than his attacking partner Kitano. He initiated the 1-0 with a delicate pass to Schmid and continued to set up his teammates well afterwards. The 19-year-old rarely made a misplaced pass. A great performance!
Edmund Baidoo
Until 89th Minute
When the 20-year-old had the ball, he usually played very safely and managed possession well. He made few turnovers, but also rarely took risks. As a result, he rarely made an impact offensively and remained inconspicuous for long stretches. He couldn't capitalize on a good opportunity in the 51st minute, though the rebound was difficult for Baidoo to convert after Kitano had carelessly missed earlier.
Sota Kitano
Until 63rd Minute, Yellow Card
In the early stages, he repeatedly found good positions and offered himself as a passing option. However, he couldn't maintain this afterwards and generally made few further appearances. He carelessly squandered an invitation from the Bulgarian goalkeeper (50'), even though Tabakovic would have been free on the wing.
Yorbe Vertessen
Until 68th Minute, Yellow Card
It cannot be denied that the Belgian put in an effort. However, little paid off for him. The 25-year-old had two half-chances in the 22nd and 52nd minutes. He eventually had to make way for Konate in the 68th minute. A solid, combative performance, but nothing more.
Haris Tabakovic
90 Minutes
Missed a clear chance in the 23rd minute, his shot was too central. On his second opportunity, he did much better, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper from close range. Overall, he was not seen much, but when needed, he was there.
Damir Redzic
From 63rd Minute
Came on for the unlucky Kitano and put in a solid performance without particularly standing out. In the final phase, as Salzburg increasingly focused on defense, it was difficult for the offensive player to make an impact.
Karim Konate
From 68th Minute
Like Redzic, he had few touches, but completed his tasks confidently.
Frans Krätzig
From 89th Minute
Came into the game to secure the result. He fulfilled this task, but his playing time was too short for a rating.
