Barcelona continues its preparations for the new 2021-2022 season campaign by traveling to Red Bull Salzburg. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Red Bull Arena with kickoff at 8 pm.
The pre-season campaign for Barcelona is shaping up with three wins in their last three matches. Similarly, the Austrian champions kicked off their campaign with back-to-back wins.
Financial difficulties clouded the summer transfer window for the Catalan giants forcing the camp to off salary cuts. Despite the blow, it remains a decent window after signing Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay, and Eric Garcia on free transfers.
In addition, the side recently unveiled Emerson Royal right back at the camp. Ronald Koeman also contends the departure of several key players to offset the balance of the book.
Moreover, President Joan Laporta recently showed his confidence in Ronald Koeman after recent rumors of a departure. The biggest question mark for the Catalan giants is signing free agent Lionel Messi.
Meanwhile, Red Bull Salzburg prepare for their first-ever meeting with the Catalan giants. Furthermore, it marks the first time since 1993 since Barcelona played in Austria.
Also, Salzburg started with a 3-1 win over Graz, following up with a 7-1 win to SV Reid to move on top of the table at the early stage. Matthias Jaislle’s men remain favorites to retain the title for the ninth time.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Barcelona Head to Head
Both sides are yet to meet against each other, and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- RB Salzburg 7-1 SV Reid
- RB Salzburg 1- Atletico Madrid
- SK Sturm Graz 1-3 RB Salzburg
- WSC Hertha 1-4 RB Salzburg
- RB Salzburg 2-2 Rakow
Away
- VfB Stuttgart 0-3 Barcelona
- Barcelona 3-1 Girona
- Barcelona 4-0 Gimnastic
- Eibar 0-1 Barcelona
- Barcelona 1-2 Celta Vigo
Red Bull Salzburg Team News
Given it’s the first-ever meeting, Jaissle’s men will put up a strong starting lineup. Patson Daka recently left for Leicester City. Furthermore, Karim Adeyemi is linked with a move away from several heavyweight clubs.
Barcelona Team News
Even though talks of a contract extension are looking positive, Lionell Messi will not take part in the pre-season campaign. Furthermore, fellow mate teammate Sergio Aguero also remains absent. Also, Garcia is away on international duty with Spain.
Prediction and Odds
Koeman will be eager to build up momentum ahead of their next friendly against Juventus.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Depay to Score
