After defeating Dynamo Kyiv (2-0, 1-1) in the play-off round of the Champions League qualification, Austria's Salzburg became the first team from their country to reach the main stage of this tournament through its qualification rounds.
In addition, this European Cup season is also special for Austrian soccer because for the first time in history, two Austrian representatives will play in the main stage of the Champions League: in addition to Salzburg, the reigning national champion, Sturm, will play here as well, which received a direct ticket to the main European Cup tournament.