Red Star Belgrade returns to Serbia facing the challenge of overcoming a 1-0 loss from the first leg against Hapoel Beer Sheva. This defeat disrupted their previously strong start in the Champions League qualifying rounds, but the slim margin keeps the tie within reach, providing Red Star with the chance to respond in a familiar environment where they can unleash more attacking pressure. Hapoel Beer Sheva comes into the match with a lead to defend after demonstrating a solid home performance that kept Red Star from scoring. The Israeli team has already faced the ups and downs of knockout football in this campaign, while Red Star boasts significantly more recent experience in the Champions League. With only one goal between the teams, the dynamic of Red Star's urgent need to attack versus Hapoel's strategy to maintain their aggregate lead will be crucial in the second leg. Red Star Belgrade is set to take on a more aggressive attacking role at home. Prior to their setback in the first leg, they had been impressive, beginning their European journey with a 4-0 away win against Larne, followed by a 5-0 victory at home. Their loss to Hapoel was a stark contrast to those performances, but they bounced back in the domestic league with a 2-0 win over Novi Pazar, following a 3-1 victory against Vojvodina. The Serbian side becomes particularly formidable when they can apply sustained pressure, forcing opponents to defend deep in their own territory. Their nine goals scored in the two matches against Larne illustrate how quickly they can capitalize on opportunities when they find an opening. At home, Red Star is expected to adopt a more aggressive stance in positioning and ball movement as they aim to overturn the deficit while being cautious not to allow Hapoel easy chances during counterattacks.