UCL: Sparta Prague Makes Triumphant Return to Champions League with 3-0 Win Over Red Bull Salzburg

Sparta Prague marks their return to the Champions League with a 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, their biggest victory in the competition this century.

Sparta Prague marked their return to the Champions League after a 19-year hiatus with a stunning 3-0 victory over Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg. This win was the Czech club's biggest in the competition this century.

The match got off to a blistering start, with Kaan Kairinen scoring in just the 2nd minute, followed by Victor Olatunji's impressive volley in the 42nd minute. Qazim Laci sealed the deal with a clever strike in the 58th minute, wrong-footing two defenders and the Salzburg goalkeeper with a dummied shot.

This triumph marked Sparta Prague's first win in the Champions League proper since their 1-0 victory over Lazio in December 2003. The team's impressive performance left them second in the standings, behind only Bayern Munich on goal difference.

Match Highlights:

Kairinen's Early Strike: Kaan Kairinen scores in the 2nd minute to give Sparta Prague an early lead.

Olatunji's Volley: Victor Olatunji doubles Sparta's advantage with a fine volleyed effort in the 42nd minute.

Laci's Clever Finish: Qazim Laci seals the win with a simple strike in the 58th minute.