In the latest derby against Rapid Vienna, Salzburg faced major difficulties. The Red Bulls could not live up to their previous performances and suffered a 2-1 defeat. Despite a strong first half where they created several chances, they failed to take control of the match. Defensively, they showed vulnerabilities that Rapid capitalized on. Salzburg's coach appeared visibly disappointed post-match, as the team did not display the standard expected of them. Especially in the second half, they lacked creativity and impact. The absence of captain Andreas Ulmer, who was sidelined due to injury, was particularly regrettable. Young players were unable to fully fill the gap, resulting in numerous wasted opportunities. Fans are left wondering how Salzburg can perform better against strong opponents in the future.