CL Qual: Crvena Zvezda vs Lincoln Red Imps 29.07.2025

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Crvena zvezda has maintained a consistent presence in the two most prestigious European club competitions for nearly a decade. This season, they will aim to qualify for the Champions League for the fifth time in the last seven years.

They began their campaign in the second qualifying round with an away match in Gibraltar, facing the local side Lincoln Red Imps. As has often been the case, Crvena zvezda didn’t look particularly sharp in their opening qualifier, but their quality was enough to secure a narrow win against a hardworking opponent.

Bruno Duarte found the net in the first half, preventing a potential upset. Just ten minutes after the goal, the visitors were reduced to ten men due to a careless foul by right back Seol.

In the second half, Crvena zvezda focused on defending their lead and looked to threaten through counterattacks. However, Lincoln’s possession was largely ineffective, and they struggled to turn it into real chances.

Why is Crvena zvezda expected to win easily?

Now, playing in front of their home fans, the former European champions have the chance to make up for their poor showing in Gibraltar and send a clear message to their next opponent — Lech Poznan.

Marko Arnautovic is set to make his debut in the red-and-white shirt and is expected to be a major reinforcement in the club’s push for Champions League qualification.

While Lincoln showed plenty of spirit and determination in the first leg, they were lacking in virtually every other footballing aspect. A comfortable home win for Crvena zvezda is expected.