Dinamo Zagreb and Red Star Belgrade face potential Europa League matchup

Dinamo Zagreb and Red Star Belgrade could face each other in the UEFA Europa League, marking a potential matchup between the two regional rivals for the first time in 35 years.

Following their exits from Champions League qualification, both clubs are positioned to compete in the Europa League. Dinamo Zagreb has moved into the competition after losing to Viking, while Red Star Belgrade awaits the result of their second leg against Viktoria Plzeň to confirm their place.

Both teams hold an identical UEFA coefficient of 46.500 and would be placed in the second pot for the draw. The last significant meeting between the clubs occurred in May 1991 at Maksimir Stadium, an era marked by notable unrest involving then-player Zvonimir Boban, who currently serves as the president of Dinamo Zagreb.