FC Red Bull Salzburg sees record demand for UEFA Super Cup

The Red Bull Arena in Salzburg will host the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12. According to Stephan Reiter, CEO of FC Red Bull Salzburg, there have been 70,000 ticket requests for the match. The stadium holds 28,500 spectators, meaning demand has more than doubled the supply. PSG and Aston Villa each received 7,000 tickets for their fans, while the UEFA made 9,000 tickets available to the public.

Why is the match so popular?

The UEFA Super Cup is a prestigious event that brings together the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League. The Red Bull Arena has established itself as a reliable venue for international matches in recent years. Reiter emphasizes: "The UEFA knows our work and trusts Salzburg as a host." The city is organizing a fan festival at Residenzplatz on August 11 and 12, with separate meeting points for fans of both teams.

What does this mean for FC Red Bull Salzburg?

Although FC Red Bull Salzburg is not directly involved in the match, the club benefits from the international attention. The compensation for the staff is a bonus, but the main goal is to provide a global stage for football and the city of Salzburg. The costs for the authorities amount to 400,000 euros, with the UEFA covering the majority of the expenses.

Current situation in the Bundesliga

FC Red Bull Salzburg is currently in 2nd place in the Bundesliga with 37 points from 22 games (10 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses). With 42 goals scored and 26 conceded, the team has a positive goal difference of +16. The club is only one point behind league leader Sturm Graz.