The first of two derbies in just four days apart it belonged to the Red Star. Red and white with this triumph they gained 10 points advantage over Partizan in the Serbian Superliga. The new derby is an opportunity to black and white take revenge on the eternal rival, a Stars to remain in the race to win the so-called double crown in the season.
After the 173rd eternal derby, football in Serbia it was marked by eternal rivals, i.e. “controversial” moments in the game. The public was waiting to see if the derby in the cup competition would be played. The dilemma was resolved from Partizan’s camp with the announcement that the footballers will again visit the “Rajko Mitić” stadium.
Introduction to uncertainty was a harsh criticism of Partizan in the press release, immediately after the end of the eternal derby, at the expense of the referee’s criteria and the decisions of the main referee of the match, Pavle Ilić. Then the “telenovela” continued Partizan’s cancellation of the regular media conference two days before the derby match.
However, despite and after the tumultuous events, Zvezda and Partizan will play the 41st match in the cup competition. Zvezda won 21 games, while Partizan triumphed in 14 matches, and five duels were played without a winner. The goal difference is 59:50 in favor of the red and whites.
The last duel within the Serbian Cup was played by the aforementioned teams on May 26, 2022. Zvezda won the biggest competition in the country by winning the final – 2:1.
Duljaev’s return to the black and whites, Milojević 10th time against Partizan
Football players of Partizan the last time they triumphed at Zvezda Stadium on May 23, 2019 in the final of the Serbian Cup. Since then, they have played nine games at the “Rajko Mitić” stadium, including the last league match.
When it comes to interesting things, let’s mention that it is Vladan Milojević He scored his 200th match as coach of Zvezda against Partizan, and also registered his 147th triumph in the red and white camp. In addition, the Zvezda strategist has 32 draws and 21 losses. Milojević registered his third victory against Partizan in the eternal league derbies, and it is interesting that he achieved each of them in April, i.e. in the Super League playoffs. Milojević will in the upcoming match 10th time leading Zvezda against Partizan.
Coaching record is held by Ljubiša Tumbaković, the former strategist of Partizan, who led the black and white footballers to as many as 27 games against Zvezda. The famous Iles Spitz has 16, one derby more than Miljan Miljanic.
Zvezda has a streak of seven straight wins in the league. Vladan Milojević’s team is certainly full of confidence, especially because of the previous victory against Partizan. In addition to the indisputable desire for victory, they will have an additional motive, which is to defeat their eternal rival twice in just four days for the first time in history.
The self-confidence of the Partizan players has certainly been shaken, but the team will be strengthened by the return of the head coach Igor Duljaj next to the touchline, because the black and white strategist in the 173rd eternal derby was not able to lead the team due to four yellow cards and consequent suspension. Albert Nagy, Duljaj’s first assistant, was the team’s first logistician.
Potential Team Lineups:
Red Star: Glazer – Mijailović, Spajić, Dragović, Rodić – Stamenić, Kanga, Hwang, Ivanić, Bukari – Endiaj;
Partizan: Krunić – Stojković, Kovačević, Marković, Antic – Castillo, Ovusu – Severina, Natho, Zahid – Baždar.
The eternal derby starts at 19.00, and you can follow the most important details from the match on our portal.
The second semi-final pair of the Serbian Cup consists of Radnički 1923 and Vojvodina, the match is scheduled for 16.00 in Kragujevac. The winners of the matches will play the final on May 23 at the Lagator Stadium in Loznica.
