The FC Barcelona is preparing to experience another thrilling Champions League evening. On the pitch of Red Star Belgrade, the Catalans will try to get closer to the leaders of the competition, who have 9 points, by winning against a poorly ranked team. Barça remains on two victories, against Young Boys (5-0) and Bayern Munich (4-1). The Rajko Mitic Stadium, nicknamed “the little Maracana”, awaits the Blaugrana.
The ‘Little Maracana’ awaits Barça
Located in Belgrade, the Belgrade Red Star Stadium is nicknamed ‘Marakana’, in reference to the legendary stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Previously, it welcomed 110,000 supporters in the semi-final of the Cup Winners’ Cup, against Ferencvaros, on April 23, 1975. But security standards forced the club to reduce the number of seats to 51,755. However, the atmosphere remains as hot as ever and the team will try to win its first victory of the season in the Champions League.
Red Star, leader of its championship
With 11 consecutive victories (12 in 13 days), Red Star is leader of its championship with 10 points ahead of second. The team is based on great defensive solidity and formidable efficiency in attack (43 goals scored, 8 conceded).
Andrija Maksimovic, aged 17, is already an international for his country, the same age as Lamine Yamal.
Lewandowski, the bane of Red Star
Robert Lewandowski returns to a team that has done well for him in the past. During the 2019/20 season, the Polish striker met Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. He scored 5 goals in 2 matches, including 4 at Rajko Mitic Stadium. He is the top scorer in this stadium even though he only played 77 minutes. He has the opportunity to improve his statistics in this legendary venue.
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