Crvena zvezda vs Lille: where to watch, confirmed lineups and UEFA Europa League playoff details

The Crvena zvezda hosts the Lille this Thursday at the Stadion Rajko Mitić, in Belgrado, for the return match of the UEFA Liga Europa playoffs. The Serbian team arrives with an advantage after winning 1-0 in the first game at França. The team just needs to hold on to the result to advance to the next stage, while Lille seeks to reverse the aggregate score to continue in the competition.

The clash takes place at 17:45 (Belgrado local time). The stadium has a capacity for more than 50 thousand fans and usually has a good crowd in decisive European games. Arbitration is in charge of the Englishman Anthony Taylor.

Where to watch live

The live broadcast of the game Crvena zvezda x Lille takes place on the CazéTV channel on YouTube. Outras options include streaming platforms with UEFA rights Liga Europa in different regions. Não there is open broadcast on conventional Brazilian TV for this specific match.

Confirmed and probable lineups

Crvena zvezda must maintain the base that won the first game and the recent local derby. Coach Dejan Stanković has a goalkeeper with Matheus, a defense with Seol Young-woo, Strahinja Eraković, Rodrigão and Nayair Tiknizyan. In midfield, Rade Krunić serves as captain alongside Tomas Händel and Bruno Duarte. The attack has Vasilije Kostov and the experienced Marko Arnautović at the front.

Lille, led by Bruno Génésio, needs to attack from the beginning to look for goals. The likely lineup includes Berke Özer in goal, Tiago Santos, Aïssa Mandi, Nathan Ngoy and Ricardo Perraud in defense. Benjamin André and Ayyoub Bouaddi form the volance, with Gaëtan Perrin, Hákon Haraldsson and Matias Fernandez-Pardo in the offensive sector. Olivier Giroud is the reference in the attack.

Confrontation history

The teams have faced each other a few times in European competitions. In the previous group stage, Crvena zvezda won 1-0 at home. The first game of the playoffs ended with a 1-0 Serbian victory away from home, with a goal at the end of the first half. Lille seeks to break this negative sequence against the opponent.

Recent team results

Crvena zvezda is coming off an important 3-0 victory over Partizan in the local championship, which increases confidence for the European duel. Nos In the last five games, the Serbian team has recorded solid victories at home and maintained a good defensive streak.

Lille ended a streak of seven games without winning in Ligue 1 by beating Angers 1-0 away from home last weekend. The French team alternates irregular results, but shows strength in continental competitions when it needs to reverse scores.

Curiosities and top scorers

Olivier Giroud remains Lille’s top scorer in the European season, with decisive goals in important moments. Na Crvena Of course, players like Arnautović and Katai contribute with precise finishing. The Rajko Mitić stadium has a tradition of putting pressure on visitors on European nights.

Weather forecast at the stadium

In Belgrado, the forecast indicates temperatures between 4°C and 11°C during the game, with partially cloudy skies and a low chance of precipitation. Condições cold conditions typical of the end of February in Sérvia, which could influence the pace of the match.

Tickets and expected audience

Tickets for the clash sold out quickly among the Crvena zvezda fans. The expectation is for a full house, with an intense atmosphere to support the team in its quest to qualify.

The winner of the match advances to face the winner between Aston Villa and Lyon in the next round of UEFA Liga Europa.