Celje secures first Europa League point in dramatic draw against Salzburg

Slovenian champions Celje earned their first point of the 2026 Europa League group stage following a dramatic 2-2 comeback against Red Bull Salzburg. After trailing 0-2 following goals from Sota Kitano and Jesper Lindstrøm, Celje mounted a second-half resurgence.

Blaž Kramer equalized in the 50th minute, and Armandas Kučys secured the draw with a goal in the 90th minute. The result marks a significant milestone for the club, which had lost its previous two group-stage matches. Following the match, players expressed satisfaction with the team's character and ability to respond to a significant deficit.