FC Red Bull Salzburg hosts AC Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 18:45 local time (16:45 UTC) at the arena in Wals-Siezenheim, as reported by Ligaportal. The fixture marks the first home match in the competition for the Austrian club following an away victory in Sofia.
Salzburg Enters European Fixture Carrying Unbeaten Run
Salzburg enters the fixture carrying a 15-match unbeaten run across all competitions this season, comprising 11 wins and 4 draws, according to Ligaportal. The Austrian double-winner opened its European campaign with a 1–0 away victory against Levski Sofia. The club’s recent domestic and continental form sets up a demanding test against the Italian visitors.
AC Milan Arrives Under Pressure After Opening Defeat
The fixture also features a reunion with Serbian central defender Strahinja Pavlović. The 25-year-old left-footer made 71 competitive appearances for Salzburg between 2022 and 2024 before transferring to Milan in the summer of 2024, establishing himself as a key defensive presence during his time in Austria.
Previous European Encounters and Match Officials
The two clubs last met during the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage, when the encounter in Salzburg ended in a 1–1 draw before Milan secured a 4–0 victory in the return fixture at San Siro, as reported by Ligaportal. UEFA assigned Romanian referee Horatiu Fesnic to officiate the match in Wals-Siezenheim.
In television and streaming coverage, broadcaster CANAL+ holds exclusive live rights for the fixture in Austria, beginning its on-site broadcast from the stadium at 18:00 local time, according to Heute. Amelie Stiefvatter hosts the coverage alongside experts Georg Teigl and Robert Almer, with Johannes Hofer handling commentary duties.
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