Red Bull Salzburg will host Mjallby AIF at the Red Bull Arena on Thursday night for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifying matchup. In the first leg last week, Die Rotten Bullen secured a late 1-0 victory, thanks to an own goal by Tom Pettersson during stoppage time. Having started the season strong with five wins and no losses in their first seven competitive outings, RB Salzburg is optimistic about regaining the top position in the Austrian Bundesliga while also making an impact in European competitions. After a decade of dominance with ten consecutive league titles, Die Rotten Bullen have seen their hold on the league weaken, losing the top spot to both Sturm Graz and LASK since their last championship in the 2022-23 season. Currently sitting fourth in the league, Danny Rohl’s squad is pleased with their start to the new domestic season, having won two and drawn one of their three Bundesliga matches, while also having played one game less than several of their rivals. Following a third-place finish in the league, RB Salzburg is participating in the Europa League playoff rounds for the first time in over ten years. With a 1-0 away win in the first leg, the Austrian side is eager to secure their place in the group stage with a strong performance on Thursday. As they prepare to face Mjallby, Die Rotten Bullen will be driven to extend their impressive home record against Swedish teams, having won all their previous competitive encounters, scoring eight goals while conceding just one across three matches. Mjallby, after clinching their inaugural Allsvenskan title in 2025 with a 13-point lead over second-placed Hammarby, are competing in European tournaments for the first time in the 2026-27 season.