Just when you thought Red Star Belgrade was ready for European battles, Zenit Saint Petersburg brutally proves otherwise! The Russian vice-champion wasn’t just better — they smashed Red Star like amateurs on the pitch. The result? A crushing defeat for the Red-Whites who, despite having a man advantage in the second half, managed only a consolation goal.
The first half was a disaster for Red Star. Zenit dominated from start to finish. At 27 minutes, Douglas Santos hit the post, and at 40 minutes, the Serbian champions’ net was rattled. Goalkeepers Stojković and Milosavljević were indecisive, and the ball quickly found Enrique, who scored with ease.
Zenit’s second goal came at 63 minutes when Sobolev crossed from the left to Gondu, who had no trouble scoring from close range. Even after Douglas Santos was sent off in the 68th minute, Zenit’s dominance didn’t falter. Enrique struck again at 75 minutes, sealing the victory.
This loss is yet another sign of how far Red Star is from the level needed to succeed in Europe. Will the Red-Whites recover, or will they continue to be easy prey for stronger opponents? Fans are in shock, and criticism is pouring in from all sides.
If you thought this was just a bad day, think again — Zenit showed class, and Red Star was left collecting dust. Maybe it’s time to ask what’s next? What do you think — is Red Star ready for big European matches, or is this just the start of another tough season? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s already making excuses!
