Red Star Belgrade will face FC Barcelona on Wednesday, November sixth in a match valid for matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. This encounter marks the tenth occasion that the red-and-whites and the blaugranas will clash, in a rivalry that has, thus far, been largely dominated by the Catalan team, with six wins, one draw, and just two defeats.
Under this premise, the reunion of the Serbians with Barcelona may not be the easiest, especially considering the excellent form the Barcelona side is currently in. Their winning streak and crushing goal-scoring pace suggest that they won't be an easy opponent, a sentiment also echoed by the Serbian team's coach, Vladan Milojević, in the pre-match press conference, expressing low expectations of victory against the Catalans: "I believe Barcelona will emerge victorious; they are in an incredible form and it's a match we should enjoy as players and fans," stated the coach.
Additionally, Red Star Belgrade is likely viewing this match with some apprehension, particularly due to a specific name: Robert Lewandowski. The Polish 'killer', who currently serves as the offensive focal point for FC Barcelona with a total of 17 goals in 15 matches, has previously faced the Serbian side, showcasing his ruthless scoring ability.
Robert Lewandowski has been the 'nightmare' of Red Star Belgrade
Robert Lewandowski had the opportunity to play against Red Star while wearing the Bayern Munich jersey, specifically in the 2019-20 season. In both matches, both in the first leg at the Allianz Arena and in the return leg at the Rajko Mitić Stadium, 'Lewy' found the net against the Serbians, tallying a total of five goals.
It's worth highlighting the return match at the stadium where the clash between the blaugranas and the red-and-whites will take place, the 'Little Marakana'. Lewandowski shone in Bayern Munich's 6-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade, scoring four goals. This left the Red Star team with no chance, a memory that will likely lead to a much more cautious marking against a 'Lewy' who aims to continue his great goal-scoring form.