The UEFA Champions League playoff tie took a decisive turn after Red Bull Salzburg’s 2-0 away win at Motor Lublin Arena in Poland, where Dynamo Kyiv are playing their European “home” matches due to the situation in Ukraine. In front of 7,126 spectators, Salzburg took control heading into the return leg.
First Leg Key Moments
Salzburg broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Nene Dorgeles finished a move assisted by Moussa Yeo. Early in the second half, Maurits Kjaergaard converted a penalty in the 50th minute to give Salzburg a two-goal cushion.
Dynamo created danger through Andriy Yarmolenko and Mykola Shaparenko, who both had efforts that went off target or were saved, but the hosts couldn’t find a way through.
Official stats and line-ups
Dynamo Kyiv actually held the edge in possession, with 51.1% of the ball to Salzburg’s 48.9%. Salzburg had the edge in shots, though, firing 16 attempts to Dynamo’s 13, with 6 on target compared to Dynamo’s 3.
Key stats that matter
| Metric | Dynamo Kyiv | Red Bull Salzburg |
| Possession | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| Shots (on target) | 13 (3) | 16 (6) |
Dynamo lineup: Bushchan; Karavaev, Popov, Mykhavko, Dubinchak; Brazhko, Shaparenko, Pikhalyonok; Yarmolenko, Vanat, Kabaiev (4-3-3).
Salzburg lineup: Blaswich; Dedic, Baidoo, Piatkowski, Terzic; Bidstrup, Gourna-Douath, Kjaergaard; Gloukh, Yeo, Dorgeles.
Second leg outlook and stakes
Salzburg’s 2-0 away win makes them clear favorites heading into the second leg, with Dynamo needing a strong defensive performance and clinical finishing to overturn the deficit at Salzburg’s home ground.
What Fans Should Watch
Salzburg’s front three of Gloukh, Yeo and Dorgeles thrive on quick transitions, while Yarmolenko gives Dynamo a genuine game-changer if they can score early in the second leg. Dynamo will need to avoid conceding first to keep their hopes alive.
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