FK Partizan will host CSKA Moscow in a friendly match scheduled for March 22 at the Partizan Stadium in Humska.
Interestingly, the first-ever match between Partizan and CSKA was played on December 6, 1945, in Belgrade. Nearly eight decades later, the two teams will once again meet. That historic game ended in a 4-3 victory for the Russian side.
Partizan and CSKA also faced each other in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Cup during the 2004/2005 season. The first leg, held in Belgrade on March 10, 2005, ended in a 1-1 draw, while the second leg, played a week later, saw CSKA win 2-0. With an aggregate score of 3-1, CSKA advanced and ultimately went on to win the UEFA Cup that season.
Our fans are particularly excited to welcome some familiar faces. Former Partizan head coach Marko Nikolić now leads CSKA, while former Partizan captain Saša Zdjelar currently plays for the Moscow team, while Bibars Natho previously played for CSKA. Zoran Tošić also wore the jerseys of both clubs.
“Partizan and CSKA share a strong bond, which is especially evident in the friendship cultivated between the fans of both clubs. I am proud to have worn the jerseys of both teams, and now, as a Partizan player, I am excited to have the chance to reciprocate the hospitality CSKA showed us last year in Moscow. I’ve heard that a large number of fans will travel from Russia for this match, and I’m confident our supporters will create a spectacular atmosphere and send a message that Partizan is back, especially as we celebrate our 80th anniversary this year,” said Bibars Natho, Vice-Captain of FC Partizan.
The upcoming match is not only an opportunity to reflect on our shared history but also a chance to create new chapter of friendship. The exact kick-off time will be announced at a later date, and special ticket packages will be available starting in early February.
See you on March 22 at Partizan Stadium!
