sports
February 26, 2026
KURIR'S SCANNER
Crvena zvezda footballers failed to qualify for the Europa League round of 16, as they lost to Lille 0:2 after extra time in the return leg of the playoff, at their home ground in Belgrade, after the regular part of the match ended 1:0 in favor of the French team. Belgrade's red-and-whites won the first match, played in France, 1:0, thus losing the tie with a total score of 1:2.
TL;DR
- Crvena zvezda lost to Lille 2-0 after extra time, resulting in a 1-2 aggregate defeat in the Europa League playoff.
- The article analyzes the performance of each Crvena zvezda player, assigning ratings from 5 to 7, with a few exceptions.
- Goalkeeper Mateus received the highest rating with a 7, while several players like Franklin Tebo Učena, Nair Tiknizjan, and Bruno Duarte received a 5.
- Coach Dejan Stanković acknowledged the team's effort but lamented missed chances and the difficulty of stopping Lille after conceding an early goal.
- Substitutes like Timi Maks Elšnik and Adem Avdić showed positive contributions in limited playing time.
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