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February 21, 2026
This is Zvezda's team for the eternal derby against Partizan: Stanković decided, four changes compared to Lille
Red Star footballers face their second challenge out of three in these seven days. After the match with Lille in the first leg of the Europa League knockout phase, the Serbian champion awaits the 178th eternal derby against Partizan.
TL;DR
- Red Star will face Partizan in the 178th eternal derby.
- Coach Stanković is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, a change from the 3-4-2-1 used against Lille.
- Key players like Miloš Veljković, Vasilije Kostov, and Marko Arnautović, who were rested against Lille, are expected to start.
- Douglas Ovusu will also feature from the start as a 'bonus player'.
- The projected defensive line includes Veljković and Eraković, with Tiknizjan and Seol on the flanks.
- Timmy Elšnik is expected to be rested for the second leg against Lille, with Tomas Hendel likely taking his place alongside Rade Krunić.
- Vasilije Kostov will play behind the striker Marko Arnautović.
- Aleksandar Katai will start on the left wing, and Douglas Ovusu will debut in an eternal derby on the right.
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