Seol Young-woo (26), playing for Crvena Zvezda, continued his impressive form in the UEFA Champions League by delivering an assist for the second consecutive match.
On November 28 (KST), Seol started and played the full match as a left-back in the fifth round of the league phase against Stuttgart, held at home. With the match tied 1-1 in the 31st minute of the first half, Seol set up Rade Krunić (31, Bosnia) for a crucial goal. Seol delivered a pinpoint cross from outside the left penalty area, which Krunić converted to give Zvezda the lead. The team went on to score three more goals in the second half, securing an emphatic 5-1 victory.
This marked Seol’s second consecutive Champions League assist, following his first in the competition during a 2-5 loss to Barcelona earlier this month. With this performance, Seol has now registered three assists this season, including one in the domestic league. Football analytics site SofaScore awarded Seol a 7.3 rating, the fourth-highest among his teammates.
The victory was Crvena Zvezda’s first in the Champions League this season, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses. With the three points earned, Zvezda now stands at 1 win and 4 losses, moving to 31st place in the standings.
Revised Champions League Format and Implications
This season, the Champions League has adopted a new format, with 36 teams playing a league-style group stage. Each team plays eight matches—four at home and four away. The top eight teams advance directly to the Round of 16, while those ranked 9th to 24th will compete in playoffs for the remaining knockout-stage spots.
As Zvezda adjusts to this challenging new structure, Seol’s strong performances provide a glimmer of hope for better results. For fans who are closely following Champions League action and Seol’s journey, Towizz offers a reliable platform to engage with the competition through betting on outcomes, player performances, and match highlights.
Seol’s assist streak and Zvezda’s recent victory underline his growing importance to the team and keep hopes alive as they fight for improved standings in Europe’s premier competition.