České Budějovice beat Red Bull Salzburg 5:1 in a club friendly on Tuesday, 12 August 2026. The Czech side put the game to bed early, running away from the Austrian visitors in what turned out to be a one-sided affair.
The hosts have been finding their feet ahead of the new season, with a mixed run of results recently. They lost 2:3 to Jihlava on 6 August after a 4:0 win over Tábor the day before. Against Salzburg, they showed more consistency, scoring freely and keeping their defensive shape.
Salzburg's recent form has been uneven. They dropped points in three straight matches against Pustertal, losing 3:4 and 1:2, before suffering another defeat 2:3. The win over Innsbruck 4:1 and the heavy 6:2 victory against Fehérvár AV19 were brighter spots, but today they looked outclassed.
By then, Salzburg had been overrun in midfield and could not find a way back. The Czech side closed the game out with authority, turning the friendly into a statement of intent for the campaign ahead.
The result means České Budějovice extend their unbeaten run in friendlies, while Salzburg's preparations take a hit. The scoreline of 5:1 tells the story of a match where one side dominated and the other could only watch.