Naturally, for such a meeting to happen, both clubs must first qualify and secure their place among the elite of European football. However, there are still chances for this scenario, with upcoming challenges being the third round of qualifying matches.
Partizan from Belgrade will face Hapoel Beer Sheva as their opponent, while Dinamo Zagreb will compete against Žalgiris. If they manage to overcome these challenges, both teams will face a play-off round, which is the last hurdle before securing a place in the Champions League group stage.
The analytical website 'Football Meets Data' has projected possible group compositions based on current parameters, and one of the most interesting scenarios is exactly that where Partizan and Dinamo could find themselves together.
According to this simulation, the group would look like: [Group table].
This would be the first time Crvena zvezda and Dinamo Zagreb meet in a Champions League group stage, with the match carrying significant sporting significance, as well as additional tensions due to their historic rivalry and possible off-field incidents.
An interesting matchup could also involve AEK Athens, led by Serbian coach Marko Nikolić. Among the players in the Greek club are several Serbs, including former Partizan players Luka Jović and Marko Grujić.
However, reaching such a scenario still requires several crucial steps. First, Partizan and Dinamo must prove their status as favorites in the qualifying rounds, and only then could a draw potentially bring one of the most exciting European fixtures in recent years.
