The Red Star footballers will host RB Leipzig tomorrow at 21:00 in the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League, and the expectations before the match were expressed by the head of the coaching staff, Barak Bahar.
- Every game is important, from the first to the last, that's just the situation. I am not afraid of anything, because I believe in myself, the coaching staff, the players, as well as the whole team. We came to Leipzig to play our game, we showed, except in the first 20 minutes when we conceded a goal, that we can play well. We opened the second half well, we almost equalized, but even the new conceded goal didn't stop us from playing what we strive for. We showed that we can fight, even though Leipzig is a good team, with great players, they punish space, but we believe in ourselves - Bahar begins.
Bahar believes in the cohesion between the players and the fans in tomorrow's match.
- We have to make a difference together, with the help of the audience. We must not allow Leipzig space, but attack them and be brave. We need a balance between the era of defense and attack. The focus must be at a high level and we must score at the right moment. We didn't manage to do that in the last game, but tomorrow we have to be more aggressive.
The Israeli expert believes that tomorrow the key will be the balance between defense and attack.
- Leipzig has a bit more difficulty dealing with teams that focus on the defensive and that have a large number of players in defense. We tried to take advantage of that, but Leipzig punished us. Tomorrow, balance will be key.
There is no calculation, we are going for the win.
- I never played for a draw, only for a win, it's in my DNA and Zvezdin's. We showed in the last game that we can be good, score a goal, press, but they are favorites on paper. However, we play at Maracana and in front of our fans.
A full Maracana could turn the tide in our favor tomorrow.
- We had an inconvenient schedule at the beginning, practically the two most difficult matches we have already played and showed good momentum. At the Maracana, we could have won with Young Boys, but we lost two points and that's it, that's it. The focus is on Leipzig and I think that with a full Maracana we can achieve a good result.
During the conference, the anthem of the Champions League was heard, because certain rehearsals were being held at the Maracana before tomorrow's match.
- I am happy to hear the national anthem, but the best feeling and the moment to recount will be if we win tomorrow. That feeling after the game.
Zvezda is tactically ready for tomorrow's game.
- We will try to surprise the opponent with tactics, but the game is a living thing and the way of the game changes as it progresses. We always have more variations. As for Leipzig, they played in different formations in previous matches. When it comes to the playing staff, we will see if Katai, who is ill, will be ready.
He also spoke about the letter from the fans that greeted them in the locker room before the match with Radnik.
- I talked to the players before the game, showed them the letters that were waiting for them and said that we played well in the previous three matches, but that it was not enough. We have to be more fiery and heartier. I really understand the fans and it all turned out very positive. It is important to me that we feel the support and the last game against Radnik was not full of quality, but we were more combative. We won and we want to make the fans happy tomorrow.
And finally, he pointed out that every next game is the most important.
- Every game is important, both in the Super League and in the Champions League. After three games, we have to focus on the fourth match and if we win, we can all rise from the current situation together. After that, the focus is on the championship, that is, the next match that follows - Bahar said.
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