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February 26, 2026

MARAKANA IN TEARS! CRVENA ZVEZDA OUT OF EUROPE: Giroud and Lille Provide Shock for Stankovic and the Red-Whites

Crvena zvezda football players were eliminated in the round of 32 of the Europa League.

MARAKANA IN TEARS! CRVENA ZVEZDA OUT OF EUROPE: Giroud and Lille Provide Shock for Stankovic and the Red-Whites

TL;DR

  • Crvena zvezda lost to Lille 0-2 in the second leg of the Europa League.
  • Giroud scored in the 4th minute and Payet in the 99th minute.
  • The first leg ended 1-0 for Crvena zvezda, making the aggregate score 1-2.
  • Dejan Stankovic's initial 3-4-2-1 formation did not yield the desired effect.
  • Lille was more organized and created more chances, with Mateus making key saves.
  • Stankovic made two substitutions at halftime, Arnautovic and Veljkovic, which increased Crvena zvezda's aggression.
  • Despite increased pressure, Crvena zvezda failed to equalize and the match went into extra time.
  • Payet's goal in the 99th minute proved to be the decisive factor.
  • Crvena zvezda's European season has concluded, while Lille advances to the round of 16.

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