29 of the 36 teams were already confirmed for the reformed Champions League qualified, including double winner Sturm Graz.
The remaining seven starting places were played out among 54 teams, with Salzburg now only 90 minutes away from entering the premier class.
- What is Salzburg’s biggest trump card?
Not only does the comfortable lead speak for Austria’s runners-up, but their recent performances are also encouraging. Under new coach Pepijn Lijnders, Salzburg are undefeated and have not conceded a goal in their last two matches.
- What else can go wrong in the return match against Dynamo Kyiv?
2-0 lead or home game – Salzburg should not be too sure of themselves. Dynamo Kiev have been extremely strong away from home in the qualification phase so far. They won 3-0 at Partizan Belgrade, and in Scotland Dynamo celebrated a 2-0 victory against Glasgow Rangers.
- What does the new mode look like?
The so-called league phase, which is celebrating its premiere this year, replaces the group phase. Each team plays four home and four away games. Each team is drawn against two opponents from each pot.
- In which pot is champion Sturm Graz?
The Graz team is in the fourth and final pot. If Salzburg advances, Pepijn Lijnders’ team will be drawn from the third pot. This would be the first time that Austria has two teams in the Champions League. The draw will take place on Thursday (6 p.m.) in Monte Carlo.
Which Austrians are definitely there?
This season, in addition to the regular starter Sturm, a large local delegation is represented in the premier class. Adi Hütter (Monaco) is also a coach. In addition, Konrad Laimer (Bayern), David Alaba (Real Madrid), Marko Arnautovic (Inter Milan), Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund), Xaver Schlager, Christoph Baumgartner, Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig), Gernot Trauner (Feyenoord), Stefan Posch (Bologna). There is still a chance Kevin Wimmer with Slovan Bratislava. The play-off first leg against Danish champions FC Midtjylland ended 1:1.
- Which domestic clubs have already played in the Champions League?
Since the introduction of the Champions League, only four Austrian clubs have made it into the premier class. Champions Sturm are taking part for the fourth time this year, Austria Vienna have taken part three times and Rapid twice. If Salzburg qualify, it would be their seventh appearance in the Champions League, the sixth in a row.
- How much can you earn in the Champions League?
More than ever before. The entry fee alone amounts to 18.6 million euros. A victory is rewarded with 2.1 million euros. The winner of the Champions League can win up to 156 million euros This season, UEFA is spending a total of 3.31 billion euros on all three European Cup competitions.