Match Summary

FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – Fotbal Club FCSB: 1–0
Crvena Zvezda edged past FCSB in Belgrade with a gritty 1–0 win, thanks to a second-half header from Bruno Duarte, assisted by Seol Young-woo. Despite going down to ten men after Franklin Tebo’s red card in the first half, the Serbian side held firm. FCSB dominated possession but couldn’t break through Zvezda’s defense, managing only two shots on target. The hosts soaked up pressure and took their chance when it mattered, extending their impressive home run in Europe.

Man of the Match

Key player: Bruno Duarte (FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade)
The decisive figure in a tightly contested match, Bruno Duarte struck with precision in the 50th minute, rising to head home the game’s only goal.
His well-timed finish, forged from a pinpoint cross by Seol Young-woo, gave Crvena Zvezda a crucial lead despite finishing the match with ten men.
Duarte’s goal proved to be the match-winner, underlining his importance in sealing a hard-fought 1–0 victory.

Conclusion

Crvena Zvezda demonstrated resilience and efficiency, capitalizing on their key moment to overcome adversity and secure an important European win against a possession-dominant FCSB.