The 2012–13

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season was the 80th season in club history. Red Bull Salzburg finished the season in 2nd place, 5 points behind champions

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. In the

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, Salzburg reached the semifinals were they were defeated by

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, whilst in the

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, Salzburg where knocked out on the

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in the Second Qualifying Round.

Review and events

On 15 June 2012,

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resigned as manager of Red Bull Salzburg.

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was the caretaker manager while the club searched for a new head coach. The new manager is Roger Schmidt.

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was hired as Sporting Director.

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was released by the club after he criticized

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in an interview.

Squad

Out on loan

Left during the season

Transfers

In

: Transfers announced on the above date, being finalised on 1 January 2013.

Out

Loans out

Released

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

Bundesliga

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Results

Austrian Cup

UEFA Champions League

Qualifying rounds

Statistics

Appearances and goals

, - , colspan="14", ''Players away on loan :'' , - , colspan="14", ''Players who left Red Bull Salzburg during the season:''

Goal scorers

Clean sheets

Disciplinary Record

Notes

References

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