FC Porto secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Crvena Zvezda in a UEFA Europa League group stage match on October 3, 2025. The Portuguese giants had to dig deep at the Estádio do Dragão to overcome a stubborn and spirited opponent from Serbia. Crvena Zvezda took a shock lead in the first half, demonstrating their threat on the counter-attack. Porto, however, showed their experience and quality by turning the game around in the second period. They equalized through sustained pressure and then found a late winner to break Serbian hearts and avoid a major upset. The three points were crucial for Porto's aim of topping the group, while Crvena Zvezda could take heart from a performance that very nearly earned a famous result.