Red Bull Salzburg Soars Past Hartberg in Resounding Victory
After a string of disappointing results in the Bundesliga, Red Bull Salzburg roared back to form with a convincing 4-0 home victory over Hartberg on Wednesday. This supplementary match marked not only their first championship win in five attempts but also equaled their highest-scoring league performance this season, mirroring a resounding 5-1 triumph over Blau-Weiß Linz back in August.
A Positive Step, but More Work to Be Done
Despite the emphatic nature of the victory, head coach Pepijn Lijnders remained grounded in his assessment. “It was a good first step,” the Dutchman stated, acknowledging the need for continued improvement. While the result undoubtedly provided a much-needed boost of confidence, Lijnders clearly understands the long road ahead in achieving their ambitions this season.
Given Lijnders’ “good first step” comment, what are Salzburg fans’ realistic expectations for this season’s Bundesliga performance?
**Interviewer:** Pepijn Lijnders calls this victory a “good first step.” Do you think Salzburg fans will be satisfied with just a step, or are they expecting a full sprint to the top of the Bundesliga table after this performance?
