FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne

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UEFA Champions League · Jul 29, 2026 · 18:00

Final score: FK Crvena Zvezda 5–0 Larne

Match preview

Crvena Zvezda will host Larne in a UEFA Champions League qualifier on July 28, 2026, with the Serbian champions looking to capitalize on their superior historical pedigree and stronger recent form. Zvezda enters the fixture having won three of their last five matches, boasting a 50% win rate and a balanced goal difference with eight scored and seven conceded across ten league games. Their consistent performance suggests they will be a formidable opponent on home turf.

Larne, meanwhile, arrives with a more modest record, having secured two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. Their overall league form shows two wins, three draws, and one loss, with five goals scored and six conceded, indicating a defensive solidity but a less potent attack. The key narrative for this tie will revolve around Larne's ability to withstand Zvezda's offensive pressure and potentially spring a surprise. Watch for Zvezda's attacking midfield to dictate play and exploit any defensive lapses from the visitors, while Larne will likely aim to frustrate their hosts and hit on the counter.

Recent form

FK Crvena Zvezda

W Jul 21, 2026: Larne 0–4 FK Crvena Zvezda

Larne

L Jul 21, 2026: Larne 0–4 FK Crvena Zvezda
W Jul 14, 2026: Larne 2–1 Tre Fiori
W Jul 7, 2026: Tre Fiori 0–1 Larne

Head-to-head

2026-07-21T19:00:00+00:00: Larne 0–4 FK Crvena Zvezda

Lineups

FK Crvena Zvezda (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. Matheus, 66. Seol Young-Woo, 45. S. Gudelj, 25. S. Erakovic, 23. N. Tiknizyan, 21. T. Elsnik, 15. M. Abu Fani, 14. O. Bukari, 22. V. Kostov, 4. M. Ivanic, 17. Bruno Duarte

Larne (Formation: 4-3-3)

1. R. Ferguson, 23. T. Cosgrove, 26. D. Bent, 3. M. Ridley, 4. A. Donnelly, 15. R. Doherty, 6. C. Gallagher, 11. S. Graham, 22. J. McEneff, 30. M. Lusty, 25. D. Sloan

Match events

3' Goal Normal Goal — A. Katai (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: M. Veljkovic)
16' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — A. Katai (FK Crvena Zvezda)
45'+4 Goal Normal Goal — M. Arnautovic (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: M. Veljkovic)
46' subst Substitution 1 — K. O'Hara (Larne) (assists: P. O'Neill)
49' Goal Normal Goal — L. Loizou (FK Crvena Zvezda)
60' Goal Normal Goal — M. Arnautovic (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: Seol Young-Woo)
60' subst Substitution 2 — R. Doherty (Larne) (assists: J. Simpson)
60' subst Substitution 3 — J. McEneff (Larne) (assists: L. Wallace)
63' subst Substitution 1 — L. Loizou (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: O. Bukari)
64' subst Substitution 2 — M. Strika (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: N. Tiknizyan)
64' subst Substitution 3 — R. Krunic (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: T. Elsnik)
70' subst Substitution 4 — Seol Young-Woo (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: N. Stankovic)
70' subst Substitution 4 — D. Sloan (Larne) (assists: C. McKendry)
77' subst Substitution 5 — M. Abu Fani (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: M. Ivanic)
79' Goal Normal Goal — O. Bukari (FK Crvena Zvezda) (assists: A. Katai)
80' subst Substitution 5 — S. Graham (Larne) (assists: M. Gibson)