Beersheba Triumphs Over Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier
In a Champions League qualifying match on August 11, 2026, Hapoel Beersheba secured a 1-0 victory against Red Star Belgrade at the Marakana stadium, with Zlatanovic scoring the decisive goal in the 60th minute. This win gave the Israeli champions a 2-0 aggregate lead over the Serbian team. The match sparked significant reactions on social media, with fans praising Beersheba's performance and mocking Red Star's coach, Kozuch, comparing him unfavorably to Pep Guardiola and labeling him a "joke coach." Some fans highlighted the irony of Kozuch coaching Red Star while Stankovic leads Beersheba, suggesting a clear advantage for the Serbian side in future encounters. The game drew attention as a notable moment in the Champions League qualifiers, with some users humorously referencing a potential language slip in the competition's name.
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