The 2009-10 campaign delivered a tense, triumphant finish for Red Bull Salzburg as Die Mozartstädter clinched their third Austrian Bundesliga title since the Red Bull takeover, winning by just one point. Under the guidance of manager Huub Stevens, the team was anchored by the prolific Marc Janko, whose 18 goals proved vital in a campaign built on domestic consistency, featuring a superb 22-match unbeaten run. It was a standout year that also included a perfect six-win run through a tough Europa League group stage against teams like Lazio and Villarreal, confirming the club's dominance in Austria and marking a defining chapter of their European ambition.