Red Star clinches 4-0 win over Larn, advances in Champions League qualifiers

Red Star Belgrade defeated Larn 4‑0 in Northern Ireland, opening their 2026‑27 Champions League qualification campaign. During the first half a political banner reading “Kosovo is Serbia” appeared on the McKay Stand; Larn officials removed the flag immediately, stating that politics has no place in football.

Following the victory, Red Star released tickets for the upcoming derby against Vojvodina. The club’s progress also keeps Greek side AEK Athens on a tight path to a seeded position, depending on results involving Dinamo Zagreb and other rivals.

In transfer news, Turkish side Beşiktaş warned Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović to make a decision on their offer, threatening to set a deadline after which the club will withdraw its interest. Reports say Vlahović has already lost about €500,000 due to the prolonged negotiations.

Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković is set to return to Dinamo Zagreb after Fenerbahçe agreed to sell him for €5 million, a fee that would match the club’s historic transfer record.

Meanwhile, Serbian midfielder Nemanja Gudelj declined a move to Red Star, opting instead to join Saudi club Al‑Qadsiah despite lucrative offers, citing personal preferences after seven years in Spain.