Gashtarov own goal, Crvena zvezda 2:2 Copenhagen; Lugano win 5:2 in Spain (Alioski sub)
Gashtarov’s own goal gave Copenhagen the lead in Belgrade; Lugano turned a 1-early deficit into a 5:2 win in Spain with Albian Ajeti’s brace.
22.10.2026 — Two notable European club matches featured on Thursday evening: Crvena zvezda and Copenhagen played out an entertaining 2:2 draw in Belgrade, while Lugano traveled to Spain and beat Getafe 5:2.
At Rajko Mitić, Copenhagen took the lead in the 29th minute after our young international Matej Gashtarov put the ball into his own net. Crvena zvezda responded quickly: Timi Max Elshnik levelled in the 34th minute, and Vasilije Kostov produced a spectacular strike to make it 2:1 in the 41st.
Copenhagen forced a second-half equaliser and left Belgrade with a point after a lively contest that produced two excellent goals for the home side.
In LaLiga fixtures played in Spain, Lugano recorded a comprehensive 5:2 win over Getafe. Getafe opened in the second minute through Ivan Azon, but Lugano seized control early: Albian Ajeti scored twice (3' and 26'), and Janis Cimnjani added another in the seventh minute. The Spanish side tried to get back into the match, yet the Swiss visitors held on for a high-scoring victory. Gianni Alioski began on the bench and was introduced in the 75th minute.
Other results
- Iberia Tbilisi – Mjallby 1-1
- Nordsjælland – CSKA Sofia 2-2
- Crvena zvezda – Copenhagen 2-2
- Jablonec – Brighton 0-0
- Kauno Žalgiris – Brann 1-4
- Getafe – Lugano 2-5
- Inter Escaldes – Universitatea Craiova 1-3
- Pafos – Riga 1-1
- Trabzonspor – Hearts 2-0
The evening produced several draws and a handful of decisive results across European competitions, with Crvena zvezda unable to capitalise at home and Lugano enjoying a strong attacking display in Spain.
Photo: FK Crvena Zvezda (FB)
