Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, November 14, 2025, 3:10 p.m. / Updated Friday, November 14, 2025, 3:23 p.m.
Former central defender Novak Martinovic (40 years old) spoke about the Red Star Belgrade match – FCSBwhich will be played on November 27, in round 5 of the Europa League group.
Martinovic played for both opponents. He first did it for FCSB between 2010 and 2012, then for the Serbians in the 2013-2014 season.
Novak Martinovic, ahead of Red Star Belgrade – FCSB: “You have great chances”
Martinovic believes that Steaua Roșie is not performing at a very good level and sees an important chance for the Romanians, if they enter the match well.
“The biggest chance for FCSB seems to me to be given by the state of Steaua Roșie. They can make an incredibly good match and, on the other hand, a very weak one. That's my opinion. If they enter the match very well and Steaua Roșie a little weaker, they have a great chance,” said Novak Martinovici, according to as.ro.
Martinovic played 52 matches for Gigi Becali's team, during which he scored 8 goals and 4 assists, becoming a footballer appreciated by Bucharest fans. For Red Star he ticked only 8 games.
After 4 matches, FCSB is 31st in the Europa League, with 4 points. The Serbian champion is on 26th, with one more point.
Here we are talking about the whole set of matches, with respect for each individual opponent. And the world now considers the Europa League as the gate through which Red Star can save the trouble from the Champions League play-offs. The fans and the media hope that the team will reach as high as possible in the competition.
– Novak Martinovic
