Red Star Belgrade 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points, UEFA Champions League 2018/19

Wijnaldum was at fault for the second goal
Wijnaldum was at fault for the second goal

#2 The Red Star fans buoy their side to victory

Pavkov celebrates with his teammates
Pavkov celebrates with his teammates

Red Star had conceded 10 goals in their last two away Champions League ties, but the Serbian outfit is a different beast at home. Going into the tie, they had lost just one of their last 44 home games, which was against Arsenal last season.

The win against Liverpool was another impressive home performance, and the raucous fans played their part. Playing at the Red Star Stadium is one of the noisiest experiences a player can get, and Liverpool's team will testify to that. The home fans were up for it before the kickoff, hurling abuse at Liverpool at every opportunity.

Jeering and whistling was commonplace throughout the match, and it induced a panic in the English side, a panic which multiplied when Red Star scored their goals. It's safe to say that the Liverpool players now know how their opponents feel at Anfield.

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