Red Star Belgrade Confident of Overturning Hapoel Be'er Sheva Deficit in Champions League Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will attempt to defend their 1-0 lead against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League playoff second leg on Tuesday at 21:00, broadcast on Sport1. Despite praise for the Israeli champions' performance in the first match, Serbian confidence remains high that Red Star will erase the deficit easily on home ground. Former Red Star star Dragan Binić described the first leg as a tough day where no Red Star player performed well, but emphasized the intimidating atmosphere at the Marakana stadium where the home team will seek to dominate from the start.

Binić acknowledged that while Be'er Sheva played well, they are not on the same level as Red Star and predicted an exciting game with many goals. He stressed the importance of Red Star players giving their all and following the coach's instructions to avoid a repeat of the previous poor showing. The former player, who was part of Red Star's 1991 European Cup-winning squad, warned against cautious play and calculations, noting that the passionate home fans will not tolerate a weak performance even against a strong opponent.

Binić's remarks reflect the high stakes for Red Star as they aim to progress to the Champions League group stage, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva looks to secure a historic qualification by holding onto their slim advantage in Serbia.