Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry explained

See main article: Eternal derby (Serbia).

Wide:300
Eternal derby
Native Name:Вечити дерби
Firstmeeting:6 September 1946
Crvena zvezda 21, Partizan 24
Mostrecent:05 June 2024
Crvena zvezda 20, Partizan 0
Stadiums:Aleksandar Nikolić Hall (8,000)
Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall (5,000)
Štark Arena (20,000)
Trophy:Partizan 49 titles
Crvena zvezda 47 titles
Total:305 meetings
Most Wins:Partizan 156
Alltimerecord:Partizan, 156–5–144
League:FFBL (1945–1992)
YUBA (1992–2006)
KLS (2006–present)
Section Header:Finals history
Section Info:

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  • 2013 Adriatic Final: Partizan won
  • 2022 Adriatic Finals: Crvena zvezda won 3–2
  • 2023 Adriatic Finals: Partizan won 3–2
  • 2024 Adriatic Finals: Crvena zvezda won 3–0

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Map Location:Serbia Belgrade
Map Width:290
Map Label1:Crvena zvezda
Map Label1 Position:top
Map Mark1:Red pog.svg
Map Label2:Partizan
Map Label2 Position:bottom
Map Mark2:Black pog.svg

The Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry, commonly referred as the Eternal derby (Serbian: Вечити дерби), is an Adriatic League, Serbian League, and Belgrade-based rivalry between Crvena zvezda and Partizan. These two men's basketball clubs are the biggest and most popular clubs in Serbia. The two clubs both play their home games at Aleksandar Nikolić Hall or Štark Arena in Belgrade. The rivalry started immediately after the creation of the two clubs in 1945 and the two clubs have been dominant in domestic basketball since then. It is present in a number of different sports but the most intense matches are in football sections of both clubs.

The two clubs have won the two highest numbers of national titles in Serbia: Crvena zvezda won 23, two more than Partizan. Together, they account for 17 of the 48 national titles in Yugoslavia (1945–1992), 11 of 14 national titles in Serbia and Montenegro (1992–2006), and all national titles in Serbia (2006 onwards). Also, the two clubs have won the two highest numbers of championships in the Adriatic League, Partizan 7, Crvena zvezda 6. Together, they account for 13 of 20 championships. Partizan is defending ABA champion in the upcoming season.[1] [2]

In European competitions, Crvena zvezda won a FIBA Saporta Cup (then known as European Cup Winner's Cup) in 1974, while Partizan was the European champion in 1992 and won 3 FIBA Korać Cups.[1] [2]

Aleksandar Nikolić and Zoran Slavnić are the only individuals who have played and coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers.

History

1946–1992: Yugoslavia

The first official game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan was held on 6 September 1946 in Belgrade. Partizan won with a 24–21 score.[3] [4]

2006 onward: Serbia

Two clubs, Crvena Zvezda and Partizan, won all national titles in the Serbian league since its inaugural season in 2006. Partizan won the first eight titles, until the 2013–14 season, while Crvena Zvezda won the next seven seasons, concluding with the 2021–22 season.

Home arenas

See main article: Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Štark Arena and Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall. The two clubs both play their home games in Belgrade, at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall or the Belgrade Arena, while Partizan also play their home games at the Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall.

Aleksandar Nikolić HallThe Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, formerly known as Pionir Hall, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality Palilula. The arena was built in 1973 in eleven months, by Energoprojekt. It has a seating capacity of 8,000, following an expansion and renovation in 2019.[5] [6] [7] It was renamed in 2016 in honour of Basketball Hall of Famer Aleksandar Nikolić who played for and coached both clubs. Crvena zvezda play their home games in Serbian, Adriatic, and European competitions. On the other hand, Partizan occasionally play their home games only in domestic competitions.
Štark ArenaThe Štark Arena, also known as Belgrade Arena, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality New Belgrade. The arena was finished and opened in 2004. It has a seating capacity of 18,386, but the current record stands at 24,232, which was set in 2014,[8] Partizan occasionally play their home games in EuroLeague, while Partizan play there in Adriatic and European competitions.
Ranko Žeravica HallThe Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality New Belgrade, as well. The arena was finished and opened in 1968. It has a seating capacity of 5,000. Partizan only uses the arena for their home games in domestic competitions. Formerly known as New Belgrade Hall, it was renamed in 2016 in honour of basketball coach Ranko Žeravica.

Head-to-head

Recent matches

The following are the matches between Crvena zvezda and Partizan in the current season:

Matches in Adriatic competitions

The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Adriatic competitions:

SeasonAt Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
SuperCup
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
TotalNotes
SeasonPost-seasonSeasonPost-season
Both clubs did not participate Not held
Partizan did not participate Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
81–95 86–95 86–82 Partizan 2–1 Partizan lose League Final
88–74 77–75 Tie 1–1 Partizan lose League Final
Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
76–88 93–80 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
81–88 82–67 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
82–85 80–81 64–58 Partizan 2–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
74–84 73–76 Tie 1–1 Partizan win League
68–76 99–68 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
69–84 85–67 Partizan 2–0 Partizan lose League Semifinal
84–76 78–92 71–63 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Final
63–57 83–86 Crvena Zvezda 2–0 Both clubs lose League Semifinals
76–67 73–64, 68–70 77–63 85–95, 73–81 Crvena Zvezda 4–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Semifinals
92–77 86–81 Tie 1–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
83–72 86–81 Tie 1–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Semifinals
86–74 84–100 Crvena Zvezda
withdrew
Crvena Zvezda 2–0 Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Partizan lose League Semifinals
70–68 106–101, 84–63 71–77 70–67 Crvena Zvezda 4–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose League Semifinals
92–86 Canceled 75–72 Canceled Tie 1–1 League season canceled
Partizan win SuperCup
73–64 85–86 Canceled Crvena zvezda 2–0 Crvena Zvezda win League
71–56 90–76, 85–81, 80–77 98–84 70–67, 112–84 Not held Crvena zvezda 4–3 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Final
90–74 91–78, 68–56 92–81 88–80, 87–78, 96–85 Partizan 4–3 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
88–86 85-82, 80-73 98–87 76-82 Crvena zvezda 4–1 Crvena zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Finals and SuperCup final

Matches in Serbian competitions

The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Serbian top-tier competitions:

SeasonAt Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
Radivoj Korać Cup
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
TotalNotes
SeasonPost-seasonSeasonPost-season
88–92 83–100, 67–84 91–86 91–89, 77–91 Partizan 5–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Partizan lose Cup Final
78–83 80–89 86–77 93–73 Partizan 4–0 Partizan win both titles
54–68, 75–73 70–58, 58–63, 73–61 65–80 Partizan 4–2 Partizan win both titles
Crvena Zvezda lose both finals
65–79 74–85 103–75 94–73 Partizan 4–0 Partizan win both titles
92–95 118–77 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win both titles
78–83 68–56, 82–86 76–69 92–83, 78–72 51–64 Partizan 6–1 Partizan win both titles
Crvena Zvezda lose both finals
67–77 69–71, 52–68 69–76 82–54, 74–81 78–69 Partizan 4–3 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Crvena Zvezda win Cup
Partizan lose Cup Final
78–82 62–82, 87–95 72–75 88–97, 77–67 Partizan 4–2 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Crvena Zvezda win Cup
92–76 78–64, 58–54 92–82 69–72 76–67 Crvena Zvezda 5–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose League Finals
84–53, 72–75 86–87, 65–70 60–68 Crvena Zvezda 3–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose both finals
85–74 78–77 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose Cup Final
87–62 73–81 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
98–94, 96–90 73–72, 75–76 Crvena Zvezda 3–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Finals
Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
League season canceled
Partizan 1–0 Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
Not held Not held 79–78Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan
withdrew
Partizan
withdrew
Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose Cup Finals
Partizan
withdrew
Partizan
withdrew
83–75 Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles

Matches in European competitions

The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the European competitions:

CompetitionSeasonAt Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
TotalNotes
SeasonPost-seasonSeasonPost-season
2022–2378–79 73–76 Tie 1–1 Partizan lose Playoffs series
Crvena Zvezda finishes 10th in Regular season
2023–2488–72 88–86 Tie 1–1

Matches in defunct competitions

1946–1992: Yugoslavia

The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav competitions:[9]

1992–2006: Serbia and Montenegro

The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav/Serb–Montenegrin competitions:[9]

Statistics

Note: Last updated on

CompetitionsGames playedPartizan winsDrawsCrvena zvezda wins
Domestic Leagues 141 73 5 63
Domestic Playoffs 74 43 31
Domestic Cups 23 9 14
Adriatic League 63 29 34
EuroLeague 4 2 2
Total 305 156 5 144

Common individuals

Players

The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:[10]

The following players have played for one club in youth system career and for rival club in senior (professional) career:

The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their youth system careers:

Coaches

The following head coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

The following assistant coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

The following youth coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

Others

The following individuals have also played and/or coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

Records

Top scorers

The following players recorded more than or equal to 40 points in a game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan.[14]

PointsPlayerTeamResultDate
59 Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 93–88 21. March 1976 [15]
45 Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 82–75 10. July 1955
Partizan Partizan won, 92–89 22. January 1977
44 Partizan Partizan won, 109–91 14. July 1963
Partizan Partizan won, 102–86 13. February 1982
43 Partizan Crvena zvezda won, 105–99 26. December 2003
42 Crvena zvezda Crvena zvezda won, 97–94 2. February 1993
41 Partizan Partizan won, 113–90 9. November 1977
Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 104–102 6. March 1994
40 Partizan Crvena zvezda won, 102–100 24. September 1974
Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 91–89 17. June 2007

Honours

The rivalry reflected in Eternal derby matches comes about as Crvena zvezda and Partizan are the most successful basketball clubs in Serbia.

Crvena zvezdaCompetitionPartizan
Domestic Leagues
12 Yugoslavia (defunct) 5
3 Serbia–Montenegro (defunct) 8
9 8
24 Aggregate 21
Domestic Cups and Super Cups
3 Yugoslav Cup (defunct) 8
1 Yugoslav Super Cup (defunct)
10 8
14 Aggregate 16
Adriatic
7 7
1 1
8 Aggregate 8
European
1
1 FIBA Saporta Cup (defunct)
FIBA Korać Cup (defunct)3
1 Aggregate 4
47 Total Aggregate 49

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZVEZDINE GODINE . kkcrvenazvezda.rs . 8 May 2020.
  2. News: KK Partizan trofeji . Normacore.com . 8 May 2020 . Normasoft. Net . Normasoft .
  3. Web site: Daba: Partizan-Crvena zvezda 146-126 . kosmagazin.com . 12 November 2021 . 21 May 2022.
  4. Web site: Prvi derbiji: Od pobede Partizana sa Acom Nikolićem, preko dominacije Zvezdinih legendi do crno-belog Gurovića na Jadranu . mozzartsport.com . 9 December 2022.
  5. https://www.blic.rs/vesti/beograd/vesic-hala-aleksandar-nikolic-dobila-novo-lice-mesta-za-8000-gledalaca/nckfp74 izgleda NJEN DEČKO! BLIC VESTI BEOGRAD Vesić: Hala "Aleksandar Nikolić" dobila novo lice, mesta za 8.000 gledalaca
  6. https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/3103519-zablistao-novi-pionir-sa-8000-mesta-telegraf-prvi-usao-u-renoviranu-halu-aleksandar-nikolic Zablistao novi Pionir sa 8.000 mesta: Telegraf prvi ušao u renoviranu halu "Aleksandar Nikolić"
  7. http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/438121/Hala-Aleksandar-Nikolic-otvara-se-1-oktobra Hala „Aleksandar Nikolić” otvara se 1. oktobra
  8. Web site: Crvena Zvezda Telekom's sets new European attendance record. https://web.archive.org/web/20140326163911/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/134631. dead. March 26, 2014.
  9. Web site: Crvena Zvezda i Partizan sastajali su se 208 puta U KOŠARCI . pdfslide.tips . 5 March 2022.
  10. Web site: Svi Zvezdini i Partizanovi "grešnici" . kosmagazin.com . 3 July 2020 . 1 November 2021.
  11. Web site: Milivoje Karalejić Biografija . kasta.rs . 10 May 2020.
  12. Web site: VLADIMIR BOSNJAK CV . vladimirbosnjakbasketballcoach.com . 10 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Dr Saša Jakovljević . dif.bg.ac.rs . 14 September 2020.
  14. Web site: Daba: Klub 30+ . kosmagazin.com . 10 December 2016 . 11 May 2020.
  15. Web site: Daba: Crvena zvezda-Partizan 252. put . kosmagazin.com . 6 November 2016 . 11 May 2020.