Partizan travels to Spain for Getafe playoff as FIBA ranks Serbia third

Partizan's football squad and coaching staff have traveled to Spain for a Conference League qualification playoff match against Getafe. Coach Saša Ilić noted that Getafe is a strong, aggressive, and disciplined opponent, making them favorites on their home turf. Ilić emphasized the need for maximum concentration and intensity to secure a favorable result before the return leg in Belgrade. Players Nikola Čumić and Igor Miladinović are expected to potentially make their debuts during this match.

In basketball, FIBA has released its latest power rankings for the Mundobasket qualification round. Serbia currently holds the third position in Europe with a 4-2 record. The rankings place Turkey first and France second. Serbia's upcoming schedule includes matches against Iceland, Italy, and Lithuania. Other notable European rankings include Germany in fifth place and Croatia in sixth.