The 2012–13

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. In the

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, Salzburg reached the semifinals where they were defeated by

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, whilst in the

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, Salzburg were knocked out on the

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in the Second Qualifying Round.

Review and events

On 15 June 2012, Ricardo Moniz resigned as manager of Red Bull Salzburg. Piet Hamberg 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. Leonardo was released by the club after he criticized Stefan Maierhofer 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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