FC Red Bull Salzburg vs RB Leipzig - Logos, Kits, Names, Stadiums & Owners - What Are The Differences?
The 2018-2019 Europa League will feature the first competitive meeting between German Bundesliga RB Leipzig and its Austrian cousin, Red Bull Salzburg. We take a look at differences of both clubs, including the owner structure, the names, the logos and the kits.
Last year, UEFA announced that it had cleared both clubs to take their places in soccer’s most exclusive club tournament.
Red Bull Salzburg vs RB Leipzig
Owner
FC Red Bull Salzburg was owned by Red Bull originally. However, last year, Leipzig and Salzburg made some changes to their corporate structures to comply with UEFA regulations - while Red Bull owns Leipzig, it is officially only a title sponsor of Salzburg since last year.
Red Bull holds 99% of German club RB Leipzig as shareholder, while the registered association holds 1%. However, due to rules of the German Football League (DFL), the members of the registered association have more than 51% of the voting rights (the club just has around 20 'independent' members).
Name
The situation with the names of both clubs is also a bit difficult. Red Bull Salzburg is called FC Salzburg due to UEFA regulations in international competitions - the club is called Red Bull Salzburg in domestic competitions only. German RB Leipzig is NOT Called Red Bull Leipzig because of German Football League rules that do not allow a brand's name in club's name. RB Leipzig is short for RasenBallsport Leipzig officially -RasenBallsport means turf ball sport in English.
Stadiums
Red Bull Salzburg's stadium is known as Red Bull Arena <> in UEFA competitions Stadion Salzburg. The stadium of RB Leipzig is officially called Red Bull Arena (Leipzig) <> in UEFA competitions RB Arena.
Logo
The logos of Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig do have a lot in common. However, now it again gets a bit complicated as Red Bull Salzburg has two logos - the regular with that includes the Red Bull branding and a special one for the UEFA without the Red Bull logo.
In fact, Red Bull Salzburg had to change their logo last year in order to make their logo more different to that of RB Leipzig - the UEFA version of the RB Salzburg logo sine then just features one bull.
In 2014, RB Leipzig had to change the club logo to distance themselves from their owners after gaining promotion from the German third tier (3. Liga) to the 2. Bundesliga under pressure of the German Football League (DFL).
Kits
The kits of Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig had been identical apart from the logos in the beginning. However, last year, UEFA forced Red Bull Salzburg to release an extra kit that is different to Leipzig's as both teams played in the UEFA Europa League. Since this season, the kits of Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg and German club RB Leipzig are completely different (both are made by Nike).
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Stunning Fortuna Köln 2026 Regional Cup Final Kit Released
German side SC Fortuna Köln has released a highly limited special-edition kit to wear during their upcoming 2026 Mittelrheinpokal final. Produced by Dutch sportswear brand Robey, this exclusive release celebrates the club's first appearance in the regional cup final in six years, as they look to secure the trophy for the first time in 13 years.
The Robey SC Fortuna Köln 2026 Cup Final shirt introduces a striking tri-color gradient design that provides a highly bespoke look for the occasion. The top of the jersey begins in a deep navy blue, smoothly fading into a vibrant light blue chest band before transitioning into a clean white lower half.
Adding a premium, historic touch to the kit, all application details - including the Robey manufacturer branding, the central 'HIT' sponsor, and a classic standalone 'F' retro crest - are executed in metallic gold. A subtle light blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the sophisticated aesthetic.
Priced at €75, this exclusive release serves as a unique collector's item for supporters of the Regionalliga West side. Curiously, while releasing this kit, the club has actively pushed an "All in Red" (Alle in Rot) motto for the fans attending the match, asking supporters to create a sea of red in the stands despite the team wearing their special-edition colors on the pitch.
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Aston Villa to Wear Third Kit with Charity Sponsor in Europa League Final
Aston Villa has officially confirmed they will wear their 2025-2026 Adidas third kit for the upcoming UEFA Europa League Final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
The decision was made due to a direct kit clash with the German side's traditional all-red home strip, forcing the Premier League club out of their iconic claret and blue. Furthermore, due to strict betting licensing regulations in Turkey, the club's principal partner, Betano, cannot be legally displayed on the jerseys. In response, the space is used by the Aston Villa Foundation for the historic showpiece event.
This special-edition jersey also features the Aston Villa Foundation branding across the chest in matching purple typography, sitting just below a commemorative Match ID text that marks the May 20 final at Besiktas Park.
Recognizing the historical significance of this unique uniform, the club is making the charity edition available to the public. Supporters can purchase these limited-edition shirts, complete with the foundation branding and central match details, in both authentic and replica versions from official club stores.
This rare combination of an alternate kit, a one-off charity sponsor, and European final detailing instantly makes this release a highly sought-after piece for shirt collectors.
