WALS-SIEZENHEIM, Austria (Jan. 22, 2026) (Interstat) — FC Red Bull Salzburg delivered a decisive 3-1 victory over Basel in Europa League play Thursday at Red Bull Arena, defying heavy statistical odds. The home side took command early with two goals from Kerim Alajbegović in the 4th and 12th minutes. Basel’s Frans Krätzig answered in the 35th, but substitute Jeremy Agbonifo sealed the win for Salzburg in the 56th. Agbonifo, who also had an assist, was among four players shown yellow cards in a contentious second half. The result overturned a pregame projection that gave Basel a 92.7% chance to win. Salzburg begins its group stage campaign with a win, while Basel starts with a loss.