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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.