RB Salzburg Faces FC Porto in Europa League Showdown

Salzburg, Austria — RB Salzburg will host FC Porto on Thursday, September 25, at 4 p.m. local time (Brasília) in the opening round of the Europa League. The match, taking place at the Red Bull Arena, will be broadcast live on Cazé TV and Sport TV in Portugal.

Both teams are on a winning streak in their domestic leagues. Salzburg sits fifth in the Austrian Bundesliga with 11 points. Meanwhile, Porto leads Liga Portugal, racking up 18 points from six wins in as many matches.

To watch the match live on Cazé TV via YouTube, fans can simply access it for free from any device, including computers, smartphones, and smart TVs. The live broadcasts are prominently displayed on the homepage or in the video section. Viewers can also activate reminders for upcoming games.

In Portugal, viewers need to be subscribers of Sport TV or buy a voucher to catch the action. Vouchers are available starting at €34.00 per month.

The expected lineup for RB Salzburg includes Alexander Schlager; Aleksa Terzic, Joane Gadou, Jacob Rasmussen, and Stefan Lainer; Maurits Kjaergaard, Soumaïla Diabaté, Mads Bidstrup, and Kerim Alajbegović; Yorbe Vertessen and Edmund Baidoo. The team is led by coach Thomas Letsch.

On the other hand, Porto is likely to field Diogo Costa; Francisco Moura, Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, and Pablo Rosario; Gabriel Veiga, Alan Varela, and Victor Froholdt; Borja Sainz, Samu Omorodion, and Pepê, under the guidance of coach Francesco Farioli.

Both teams are coming off strong performances, with Salzburg aiming to bounce back after a recent 0-2 loss to Sturm Graz, where they had 52% possession and made 15 attempts on goal. Porto, fresh off a 3-0 victory against Rio Ave, also recorded 52% possession with 19 shots, of which seven were on target.

As they prepare for this crucial matchup, both teams look to gain momentum in the Europa League. A strong performance could boost confidence as they compete for their respective league titles.