Matej Gaštarov in Red Star XI for 180th Eternal Derby — Red Star vs Partizan tonight
Matej Gaštarov has been starting under new coach Riera as Red Star face Partizan tonight at Rajko Mitić (6 Sept 2026, 19:00).
Tonight, 6 September 2026, at 19:00 CET the 180th edition of the famous "Eternal Derby" will be played at Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade between Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade.
The fixture is one of the region's most intense rivalries and attracts passionate attention across Serbia and beyond, where both clubs count millions of supporters. North Macedonia is also represented among those followers, with many fans of Red Star (Delije) and Partizan (Grobari) watching the match.
Matej Gaštarov in focus
One reason for extra interest in the game from a Macedonian perspective is that midfielder Matej Gaštarov has worked his way into Red Star's first-team rotation this season and has been receiving solid playing time.
Gaštarov has earned the trust of the club's new coach, Riera, who has chosen him as a starter in recent matches, a signal that the 21st-century prospect (note: age not specified in source) is now part of the coach's immediate plans for big games.
With the atmosphere expected to be intense, Gaštarov's presence in the squad gives Macedonian supporters an additional local storyline to follow as the two Belgrade giants meet for the 180th time this evening.
Photo: press material from the event
