Montenegro U21 edged a five-goal thriller, defeating North Macedonia U21 3-2 in a UEFA European U21 Championship qualification match on October 15, 2025. The closely fought Balkan derby provided plenty of drama and a crucial three points for the home side. The match swung back and forth, with Montenegro taking the lead, North Macedonia fighting back to equalize and then go ahead, before Montenegro completed a late comeback with two decisive goals. The match result is a significant boost for Montenegro's qualification hopes, earning a win against a direct competitor. For North Macedonia, letting a lead slip twice will be a source of great frustration, as they depart with nothing from an entertaining contest.