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 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2023, 12:26 BST
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.
9. Stevan Stojanović gathers. The 'keeper would go on to captain Red Star to a European Cup victory over Marseille in 1991.
Stevan Stojanović gathers. The 'keeper would go on to captain Red Star to a European Cup victory over Marseille in 1991. Photo: archive
11. Stevan Stojanović takes control. The former goalkeeper will be in Qatar as the Serbian national team's Athletic Director.
Stevan Stojanović takes control. The former goalkeeper will be in Qatar as the Serbian national team's Athletic Director. Photo: archive
