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Crvena zvezda defeats Viktoria Plzeň 3-0 in Europa League play-off
Crvena zvezda defeated Viktoria Plzeň 3-0 in the first leg of the Europa League play-off at the Rajko Mitić Stadium. The goals were scored by Mirko Ivanić, who netted twice, and Aleksandar Katai, who converted a penalty in the 89th minute.
The match marked the debut of new Crvena zvezda head coach Albert Riera, who took over following the departure of Dejan Stanković. Riera implemented a tactical vision focused on aggressive pressure and ball control. Viktoria Plzeň, led by coach Martin Hyský, struggled to contain the Serbian side's offensive strength and faced a significant disadvantage heading into the second leg in the Czech Republic.
Ahead of the match, discussions centered on Crvena zvezda's potential transfer of Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng and the tactical adjustments Riera planned, including the possible use of Marko Arnautović in the starting lineup.
Entities
Albert Riera · Albert Rijera · Beograd · Borac · Borac Banja Luka · Crvena Zvezda · Getafe · Hetafe · Loizos Loizou · Marko Arnautović · Martin Hyský · Partizan
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Albert Riera has replaced Dejan Stanković as the head coach of Crvena Zvezda.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maccabi Haifa, led by former Crvena Zvezda coach Barak Bahar, is interested in signing Loizos Loizou on loan.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Crvena Zvezda is organizing a special pre-match program for young fans on August 20 at Rajko Mitić Stadium.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The club is holding a drawing competition for children themed 'Match against Viktoria Plzen'.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Crvena Zvezda will face Viktoria Plzen in a UEFA Europa League playoff tie at Rajko Mitić Stadium.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Crvena Zvezda was eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers by Hapoel Be'er Sheva.