When it's Derby Day, No One is Safe: Hooligans Smash Bus Windows Unprovoked, People Flee! /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 17:56 - 02 April 2026

Two hours before the start of the match between Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet and Partizan, scheduled for 8 PM at the Belgrade Arena, a horrific incident occurred on a public transport vehicle.

You can follow the match between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan live on Sportal.

Public Transport Incident. Today, at 5:57 PM, near Super Vero in New Belgrade, our 7A bus line was attacked by fans. The attack was unprovoked – assailants began smashing the bus windows while it was in motion. My Belgrade

Gendarmerie Everywhere

Although fans have not yet started arriving in large numbers in front of the Belgrade Arena, footage from the scene shows gendarmerie units already present and slowly taking up their positions.

Where to Watch the Derby Live on TV?

You can follow all the action from our largest arena live on Arena Premium 1, as well as on Sportal's live blog.

Who is Officiating the Derby?

The game will be officiated by Spaniard Carlos Peruga, Frenchman Mehdi Difalla, and Lithuanian Gitis Vilius. All three have already refereed games involving Belgrade teams this season.

This match holds significantly greater competitive importance for Crvena Zvezda, who are still fighting for a playoff spot, while Partizan has lost all chances, even for the play-in tournament.