Another star has been added. National team defender Seol Young-woo (27, Red Star Belgrade) achieved the 'domestic double' in his first season on the European stage.
Red Star Belgrade defeated FK Voždovac 3-0 in the final of the 2024-2025 Serbian Cup held at the City Stadium in Jaëcari, Serbia, on the 22nd (Korean time).
With this victory, Red Star Belgrade secured both the league and cup titles, completing a perfect season by dominating both competitions in Serbia.
On this day, Seol Young-woo, who started as a right back, played the full time and contributed to the team's clean-sheet victory. Although he did not record any attacking points, he stifled the opposition's attack with solid defense and vigorous activity, helping secure the team's second trophy of the season.
In the 22nd minute of the first half, Bruno Duarte opened the scoring for Red Star Belgrade, and in stoppage time of the second half, goals by Mijusko and Aleksandar Katai sealed the victory. With this win, Red Star Belgrade notched its sixth consecutive Serbian Cup title, marking its eighth overall victory, surpassing Partizan (7 titles) to become the club with the most titles in the competition.
Since leaving Ulsan Hyundai in June last year to head to Europe, Seol Young-woo has continued his remarkable journey by lifting two trophies in his debut season. When he joined Red Star, there were expectations and concerns, but he quickly adapted to the local league, secured a starting position, and ultimately proved his worth with two titles.
Seol Young-woo's victory is even more meaningful as it coincides with the impressive performances of Korean players who are gaining prominence on the European stage.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy after defeating Manchester United 1-0 on the 22nd, marking his first club title in 16 years since turning professional.
In addition, Kim Min-jae reached the top of the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, and Yang Hyun-jun won the league title with Celtic. Baek Seung-ho and Lee Myung-jae also led their team to victory in League One, showcasing the presence of Korean players. Lee Kang-in achieved a domestic treble with Paris Saint-Germain and is now aiming for the UEFA Champions League trophy.
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