Partizan faces Getafe in crucial Conference League play-off rematch

Partizan Belgrade faces a critical UEFA Conference League play-off rematch against Getafe CF at the Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. Following a 3-1 defeat in the first leg in Madrid, Partizan must win by at least two goals to force extra time or three goals to advance directly to the league phase.

The match occurs amidst significant institutional instability at Partizan. Club leadership and head coach Saša Ilić have announced their intention to resign if the club fails to qualify for European competition. This follows a period of poor domestic form and internal pressure. Despite the crisis, Partizan fans, known as Grobari, have shown support, with over 25,000 tickets sold for the decisive encounter.

On the roster, Partizan will be without midfielder Ognjen Ugrešić, who has transferred to PAOK. The club has recently seen financial benefits from player sales, including transfers of Vanja Dragojević and Andrej Kostić, totaling approximately 15 million euros. Getafe enters the match with a two-goal advantage and a focus on maintaining their defensive structure to secure their fourth historical appearance in continental competitions.