Crvena zvezda beat Larne 4–0 in the first Champions League qualifying match
Belgrade's Crvena zvezda won 4–0 away to Northern Ireland's Larne in the first match of the second Champions League qualifying round. Bruno Duarte scored twice, with Vasilije Kostov and Mohamed Cham also scoring.
What matters
First leg
Crvena zvezda won the away first leg of the second qualifying round 4–0.
Goalscorers
Bruno Duarte scored twice, while Vasilije Kostov and Mohamed Cham added one each.
Advantage before the return
The emphatic win gives the Serbian champions a large advantage before the return match, but the tie will be decided after it.
Breakdown by publication
How sources frame this story
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Danas: Crvena zvezda's 4–0 win in Northern Ireland
Danas writes that Crvena zvezda beat Larne 4–0 in the first match of the second qualifying round. Duarte converted a penalty and scored again, Kostov scored after Bukari's assist, and Cham set the final score.
Overall takeaway
This is a commanding European-qualifying start for Crvena zvezda: a 4–0 away win greatly improves its chances of advancing but does not replace the return match.