16 photographs of Derry City versus the greats: Red Star Belgrade 1987
In January 1987 Red Star Belgrade arrived at the Brandywell to play a warm-up match against Derry City ahead of the club’s European Cup quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 16th Nov 2022, 15:56 GMT
Updated 6th Feb 2023, 12:26 GMT
The Red Star squad at that time featured a host of internationals, including Borislav Cvetković, Milko Djurovski and Dragan Stojković, who is considered one of the best Yugoslavian footballers of all time.
Derry City were beaten 3-0 by a side that went on to beat Real Madrid 4-2 in their quarter final first leg tie, before suffering a 2-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu and crashing out on goal difference.
1. Red Star forward Borislav Cvetković gets an attempt on target.
Red Star forward Borislav Cvetković gets an attempt on target. Photo: archive
2. Borislav Cvetković rounds Stuart Roberts
Borislav Cvetković rounds Stuart Roberts Photo: archive
3. Aleksandar Krstić heads towards goal against his countrymen.
Aleksandar Krstić heads towards goal against his countrymen. Photo: archive
4. Derry City and Red Star Belgrade in action in the Brandywell.
Derry City and Red Star Belgrade in action in the Brandywell. Photo: archive
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