The 2012–13 FC Red Bull Salzburg season was the 80th season in club history. Red Bull Salzburg finished the season in 2nd place, 5 points behind champions Austria Wien. In the Austrian Cup, Salzburg reached the semifinals were they were defeated by Pasching, whilst in the UEFA Champions League, Salzburg where knocked out on the Away goals rule by F91 Dudelange in the Second Qualifying Round.