Eternal Derby (Serbia) - Stadiums

Stadiums

Main articles: Red Star Stadium and Partizan Stadium

When Red Star Belgrade is the host, the derby is played at the Red Star Stadium colloquially known as the Marakana after the famous Brazilian stadium. It was opened in 1963. The capacity is 55,000 although before UEFA demands it was 100,000 and it is the biggest in the country. Red Star Stadium was the host of UEFA Euro 1976 Final, 1973 European Cup Final and 1979 UEFA Cup Final. The Delije often call it shortly "Mara" while Grobari use the insulting name "Rupa" (English: "The Hole").

When host is Partizan, the derby is played at the Partizan Stadium, formerly known as JNA Stadium which is still the common name for the stadium. It was opened in 1949. The capacity is 32,710 although before UEFA demands it was 55,000. Partizan fans call it "Fudbalski Hram" (English: "Temple of the Football"). The Delije use the insulting name Lavor (English: "The Washbowl") or "Armijski paĆĄnjak" (English: "Army's Meadow").

  • Red Star Stadium

  • Partizan Stadium

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