After a series of disappointing results, Red Star Belgrade finally secures a well-deserved victory in the Champions League with a 5-1 win against Stuttgart in Serbia. Silas, who was on loan from Stuttgart, made an impressive comeback by scoring a stunning goal against his parent club, leading the way for Red Star's dominant performance. The win also marks their first victory in the Champions League since October 2019, while Stuttgart's only win in this season's campaign remains their surprise victory over Juventus.
Red Star Belgrade Breaks Champions League Drought with Resounding Victory
After a string of disappointing results, Red Star Belgrade finally secured a well-deserved victory in the UEFA Champions League. The Serbian giants trounced German side Stuttgart 5-1 at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade.
The victory marks Red Star's first in the Champions League since October 2019, ending a long wait for success in Europe's premier club competition. It also puts the Serbian champions in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Guiding Red Star to victory was Silas Wamangituka, who was on loan from Stuttgart. The Congolese striker made a stunning comeback against his parent club, scoring a brilliant goal to give Red Star the lead.
Other goalscorers for Red Star included Aleksandar Katai, El Fardou Ben Nabouhane, and Milan Rodic. Stuttgart's consolation goal came from Nicolas Gonzalez.
The win was a much-needed boost for Red Star, who had struggled in recent matches. The Serbian champions had lost three of their last four games in all competitions, including a disappointing defeat to Portuguese side Braga in the Europa League.
However, against Stuttgart, Red Star showed their class and determination. The Serbian champions dominated the game from start to finish, creating numerous chances and scoring with clinical precision.
Stuttgart, on the other hand, were outplayed and outclassed. The German side had no answers to Red Star's attacking prowess and were punished for their poor defending.
The victory will give Red Star a much-needed confidence boost as they prepare for their next Champions League match, away to Barcelona. The Serbian champions will need to be at their best to get a result against the Spanish giants, but they will take heart from their impressive performance against Stuttgart.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers Related to Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League
1. When was Red Star Belgrade's last victory in the Champions League?
Red Star Belgrade's last victory in the Champions League came on October 1, 2019, when they defeated Olympiacos 3-1 at home.
2. How many times has Red Star Belgrade won the Champions League?
Red Star Belgrade has won the Champions League once, in 1991. They are the only Serbian club to have won the competition.
3. Who is Red Star Belgrade's all-time leading scorer in the Champions League?
Dejan Savicevic is Red Star Belgrade's all-time leading scorer in the Champions League with 28 goals.
4. Which club has Red Star Belgrade knocked out of the Champions League the most times?
Red Star Belgrade has knocked out Juventus the most times in the Champions League, with three victories.
5. What is Red Star Belgrade's best-ever performance in the Champions League?
Red Star Belgrade's best-ever performance in the Champions League came in the 1990-91 season, when they reached the final. They lost 1-0 to Marseille in the final match.
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