The 2010-11 campaign was a turbulent and ultimately frustrating season for RB Salzburg as Die Mozartstädter finished a close 2nd in the Bundesliga, narrowly missing out on a third consecutive title to Sturm Graz. Leading the attack was the prolific Austrian forward Roman Wallner, whose 18 league goals anchored the team's offense. Despite a disappointing European adventure that saw them fail to advance from a tough UEFA Europa League group featuring Manchester City and Juventus, this hard-fought season set the stage for the crucial managerial transition that would usher in the club's next era of success.