FK Partizan in crisis after European qualification threat and IMT defeat

FK Partizan Conference League IMT defeat Rasim Ljajić Saša Ilić

The board of FK Partizan announced that its members would resign if the club fails to reach the UEFA Conference League group stage. In response, a group of former players issued the “Apel za spas Partizana,” accusing the current administration of lacking a concrete recovery plan and urging decisive action.

President Rasim Ljajić confirmed that the club stands by its resignation pledge and highlighted the upcoming European draw, where a win over Tobol would pit Partizan against Spanish side Hetafe in the play‑offs – a daunting obstacle. The draw also underscored the financial importance of qualifying for the competition.

On the domestic front, Partizan suffered a 2‑1 loss to IMT in the third round of the Serbian SuperLiga, playing most of the match with ten men after a red card in the 14th minute. Coach Saša Ilić described the defeat as a serious problem, pointing to the team's youth and lack of experience, while fans expressed anger and demanded changes.

Overall, the club faces mounting pressure from former players, its own leadership, and supporters as it strives to secure European football and stabilize its sporting performance.

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Aleks Zeković · Dušan Žagar · FK IMT · FK Partizan · IMT · Milan Vukotić · Miloš Milanović · Rasim Ljajić · Saša Ilić · Tobol · Zoran Popović

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[● 3 SOURCES] Both teams created multiple scoring opportunities but none resulted in a goal. www.sd.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The match between Partizan and IMT ended 0-0. www.sd.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Before the match Partizan had four points and IMT six points in the SuperLiga.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The referee for the match was Miloš Milanović. www.sd.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Partizan were missing Senegalese player Dembe Seka due to suspension.
[● 3 SOURCES] The match was played at Humska stadium in Belgrade. www.sd.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The match was part of the third round of the Serbian SuperLiga season. www.sd.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Aleks Zeković received a direct red card in the 14th minute, leaving Partizan with ten players. www.sd.rs