Sports Update: Red Star Belgrade leads Europa League playoffs

Various sports updates highlight significant upcoming matches and tournament progress. In football, Red Star Belgrade holds a 3-0 advantage over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League playoffs, with the return leg in the Czech Republic being critical for Plzen's attempt at a comeback. Meanwhile, Borac Banjaluka prepares for a Conference League playoff return against Vikingur after a 3-1 first-leg victory.

In basketball, the Montenegro national team prepares for World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Ukraine. Player Jovan Kljajić emphasized the need for team cohesion and focus against a physically dominant Georgian squad.

In volleyball, the Serbian women's team secured first place in Group B of the European Championship after a 3-0 victory over Greece. Conversely, the Montenegro women's team faces challenges in their European Championship debut, having struggled in matches against Slovakia, Italy, and France.

In tennis, Slovenia's Tamara Zidanšek advanced to the final qualifying round of the US Open after defeating Spain's Guiomar Maristany Zuleta De Reales.

In domestic football, FK Sarajevo has received conditional permission to continue playing at the Koševo stadium despite turf damage, pending a full replacement after the autumn season.