Red Star ’91: Conquering Europe as Yugoslavia Collapsed – Part Two

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper bring part two into the fascinating and tragic story of Red Star Belgrade's triumphant 1991 European Cup campaign. They discuss Red Star's status as underdogs against Bayern Munich in the semifinal, their intricate path to victory amidst the backdrop of Yugoslavia's impending civil war, and the dramatic events of the legendary matches.

This episode highlights not just the team's achievements on the field, but also the historical, cultural, and political context that made their victory the last moment of unity for Yugoslav football before the nation's fragmentation. Additionally, the episode covers the aftermath of the war on Red Star and the once-great football culture of the region.

00:00 Introduction
03:18 Quarter-Final Against Dynamo Dresden
04:43 Political Tensions and the Road to the Semi-Final
08:36 The Complexities of Yugoslavia's Ethnic Divisions
12:36 The Semi-Final Against Bayern Munich
21:13 The Dramatic Second Leg against Bayern Munich
35:43 The Aftermath and Celebrations
36:16 Final against Marseille
44:13 Post-Match Reflections and Legacy
49:43 Impact of War on Red Star Belgrade
53:48 Croatian Football's Success
56:59 Conclusion

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