Sparta Prague Eliminated From Champions League By Salzburg

Sparta Prague were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday after losing 2-1 at home to FC Red Bull Salzburg.

The Czech champions had won the first leg 2-0 in Austria, but Salzburg fought back in the second leg to progress to the third qualifying round.

Salzburg took the lead in the 28th minute through Sekou Koita, who scored a fine individual goal. Sparta Prague leveled the scores just before half-time through Ladislav Krejci, but Salzburg grabbed the winner in the 74th minute through Zlatko Junuzovic.

Sparta Prague will now enter the Europa League, while Salzburg will face either Maccabi Tel Aviv or Dinamo Zagreb in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

The result is a major disappointment for Sparta Prague, who were hoping to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2005. However, Salzburg were the better team on the night and deserved to progress.

Salzburg are now one step closer to reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time in their history. They will be confident of beating either Maccabi Tel Aviv or Dinamo Zagreb in the third qualifying round.

Conclusion

Sparta Prague's elimination from the Champions League is a major disappointment for the Czech champions. However, Salzburg were the better team on the night and deserved to progress. Salzburg will now be confident of reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time in their history.