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Crvena Zvezda was founded in 1945 and is the most decorated club in Serbia. The Red-Whites are 10-time domestic champions, 5-time domestic cup winners, they won the European Champion Clubs’ Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. In the UEFA coefficients rankings, the club has the 52nd position.

The reigning champions of Serbia and the current league leaders claimed 17 wins along with 2 draws in 19 games (goal difference is 51-7). The closest competitorsPartizan are 9 points adrift. In the current European campaign, the Belgrade side started in the Champions League qualifying round but, after losing to Omonia on penalties (1-1, 2-4 on pens), they relegated to the Europa League group stage, finishing second after Hoffenheim and leaving Slovan and Gent behind.In the UEL Round of 32, Milan will be the Red-Whites’ opponents.

Under the supervision of a world legend

The colours ofCrvena Zvezdaare defended by 11internationals, with four footballers playing for national teams. The most goals in the current season were scored by Aleksandar Katai, Mirko Ivanic and Diego Falcinelli - 7each. The best assist provider is an attacking midfielder Guelor Kanga (5 accurate passes).

The team is coached by the legend of Serbian football Dejan Stankovic, a local graduate and ex-midfielder of Lazio and Inter. Since 2014, the 42-year-old specialist has worked as an assistant at Udinese and Inter, and in December 2019 he began an independent career at his home side Crvena Zvezda. The major formation is 1-4-2-3-1.

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