About Red Star Belgrade

Red Star Belgrade is one of the most successful and historically significant football clubs in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. Founded in 1945 in Belgrade, the club quickly developed into a dominant force in domestic football and became a symbol of Serbian sport and identity. Over the decades, Red Star built a reputation for success, passionate supporters, and a strong football tradition.

The club achieved major success during the Yugoslav era, winning numerous league titles and domestic cups. Red Star became known for producing outstanding players and regularly competing in European tournaments. Their home ground, the Rajko Mitić Stadium, nicknamed the “Marakana,” became one of the most recognizable football venues in the region and a center of the club’s passionate football culture.

Red Star reached the peak of its international success in 1991 when it won the European Cup by defeating Olympique Marseille, becoming the only Serbian and Yugoslav club to achieve this feat. In the same year, the club also won the Intercontinental Cup, securing its place in football history. Since then, Red Star has remained Serbia’s most decorated football club and continues to play an important role in domestic and European competitions.