Ibon Navarro Speaks Out Following Derby Defeat to Partizan

Pulse Sports Team 20:35 - 23 October 2026

Crvena Zvezda head coach Ibon Navarro stated ahead of their ABA League Round 5 matchup that his side faces a tough test against Igokea following the heavy physical and emotional toll of the "Eternal Derby" against Partizan.

Crvena Zvezda will travel to face Igokea in Laktaši tomorrow at 6:00 PM. The Red-and-Whites enter the clash after an 85-82 overtime defeat against Partizan in the EuroLeague on Thursday.

"We face a very demanding game against an experienced team led by an excellent coach. They are playing well. On the other hand, coming off a major physical and emotional drain, this won't be an easy matchup for us, but with good energy and the right mindset, we can secure the win." — Ibon Navarro

Crvena Zvezda player Nikola Đurišić emphasized that the team must approach the game with the right intensity to come away with a victory over Igokea.

"It's a tough fixture in a demanding stretch of games ahead of us. They are a quality team with a great coach—a side that will punish you if you don't approach the game the right way and bring the right energy." — Nikola Đurišić