Red Star Belgrade and Celtic played out a hard-fought and entertaining 1-1 draw at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade on 24 September 2025, sharing the points in what was a competitive and physical UEFA Europa League league phase encounter. Both clubs have enormous supporter bases and proud European histories, and the atmosphere at the Rajko Mitic was electric as Red Star pushed for a win in front of their famously passionate home crowd. Celtic, for their part, showed the resilience and character that has made them such a consistent force in European competition to earn a deserved draw in a difficult away fixture.
The result left both sides with a point each from the opening matchday of the Europa League league phase, with both clubs fully aware that the margin for error across the eight-match campaign would be slim if they were to achieve their European ambitions.
A Competitive and Physical European Encounter
The match was played at an intense pace from the opening whistle, with both Red Star and Celtic showing the aggression and commitment that European away matches tend to produce. Red Star, backed by their fervent Marakana supporters, pressed high and looked to make the Rajko Mitic Stadium an uncomfortable place for the Scottish visitors, while Celtic organised well defensively and used the ball intelligently on the counter to create their own opportunities.
The goal and the equaliser reflected the balance of the match. Red Star scored to give the home crowd what they had demanded, but Celtic responded with the kind of character and quality that confirms their status as one of Scotland’s finest sides in European competition.
Match Summary and Key Stats
- Competition: UEFA Europa League 2025-26, League Phase, Matchday 1
- Venue: Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade
- Date: 24 September 2025
- Result: Red Star Belgrade 1 – 1 Celtic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic in the Europa League on 24 September 2025?
The match ended 1-1 at the Rajko Mitic Stadium. Both Red Star Belgrade and Celtic scored once in the UEFA Europa League league phase opener.
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