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RB Salzburg defeats Rapid 5-1 and overtakes the Viennese

In the rescheduled match of the fourth round of the Bundesliga, RB Salzburg secured a convincing victory against Rapid Wien.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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RB Salzburg defeats Rapid 5-1 and overtakes the Viennese — Photo: Werner100359 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the rescheduled match of the fourth round of the Bundesliga on Tuesday evening, RB Salzburg faced Rapid Wien. Both teams entered the match unbeaten, with Rapid hoping to extend its lead after a victory against Sturm Graz. The Salzburg team, on the other hand, aimed to surpass the points total of their Hütteldorf rivals with a win.

The match began with a dominating performance from the Salzburg team, who were already leading 3-0 after just 21 minutes. According to reports, Rapid's defense was vulnerable, allowing Salzburg numerous opportunities. Notably, Tabakovic's performance stood out, as he scored two goals.

Ultimately, the encounter ended with a clear 5-1 victory for Salzburg. This success allowed Salzburg to leapfrog Rapid in the league table, now sitting in second place, while the Viennese suffered their first defeat of the current season.

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