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Larne will continue their surprising pursuit of the Champions League on Tuesday as they host Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the second qualifying round at Inver Park. Having triumphed over Tre Fiori in the first qualifying round with a 3-1 aggregate score, Larne aims to secure a favorable result against the former Champions League winners, Red Star. The Northern Irish team won both matches against Tre Fiori, achieving a 1-0 victory away on July 7 and a 2-1 win at home on July 14. These two wins mark Larne's only victories in their last six European matches, where they now hold a record of two wins, one draw, and three losses in Champions League history. Currently, Larne is on a six-match unbeaten streak in competitive play, with five wins and one draw, and they have managed to keep five clean sheets during this stretch. The Invermen will look to extend their home winning streak to four matches, although they have only scored two goals in their last two home victories. Manager Gary Haveron may be worried about his team's record at home in European competitions, where they have won just three of their last 13 matches, suffering seven defeats and failing to score in six of those games. For Red Star Belgrade, this match will mark their first UEFA fixture of the 2026-27 season, although they recently played in the Serbian league, securing a 5-0 win against Macva Sabac on July 17. With 173 appearances in the Champions League, Red Star brings significantly more experience to the contest, having competed in the Europa League last season after falling short in the final qualifying round.