Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg — Pass Map

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Aston Villa 3 – 2 Red Bull Salzburg

Europa League · 30 Jan 2026

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Left-back orchestrates from deep

T. Mings completed 89 passes at 94.7% accuracy while making 110 touches, far more than any other Aston Villa defender. His ball-retention and distribution controlled Villa's build-up phase and allowed attacking transitions to flow through him.

Young forward threads dangerous opportunities

E. Baidoo created 3 key passes and accumulated 0.628 expected assists for Red Bull Salzburg. His positioning and incisive passing made him a constant threat in the final third despite limited time on the ball.

Guardian keeps attackers at bay

E. Martínez registered 16 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances to anchor Aston Villa's defense. His constant disruption in midfield and backline prevented dangerous build-ups and gave his side control over transition play.

Late spark shifts momentum quickly

M. Rogers delivered 2 key passes and 0.321 expected assists in only 55 minutes off the bench for Aston Villa. His energy and creativity compressed the game late on, creating chances when fresh legs and pressing urgency were needed most.