Red Star, Celtic Open Europa League Amid Historic Challenges

Tottenham Hotspur are set to begin their Carabao Cup campaign against League One side Doncaster Rovers with a much-changed lineup but are expected to secure a comfortable win as they target more silverware following their recent Europa League triumph. Meanwhile, Red Star Belgrade, Serbia's most successful club, prepare to host Celtic in the Europa League opener, buoyed by a historic double win over their derby rivals Partizan and a strong start to their domestic season. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers acknowledges the challenge posed by Red Star and is focused on progressing step-by-step in the competition, expressing confidence despite some unrest among fans about club management. Red Star manager Vladan Milojevic praised Celtic as an exceptional and dominant team, anticipating an interesting and competitive match. The Serbian club also engaged fans uniquely by offering free tickets to those who donated blood ahead of the fixture, aiming for a full-capacity crowd at the Marakana Stadium. Both clubs share the experience of dropping from Champions League qualification to the Europa League, setting the stage for a keenly contested encounter.