January 30, 2026 - 18:47 AMT
Tiknizyan starts as Crvena Zvezda secures play-off spot

In the final round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Serbia’s Crvena Zvezda hosted Spanish club Celta in Belgrade. The match ended in a 1–1 draw. Crvena Zvezda finished with 14 points, securing 15th place overall and a spot in the play-off stage.

Armenian national team defender Nair Tiknizyan was in the starting lineup and was substituted in the 50th minute, according to Factor.am .

Celta opened the scoring in the 88th minute, but the Serbian team equalized just one minute later.

Armenia national team head coach Yegishe Melikyan was in attendance at the match.

Celta finished 16th with 13 points and will also participate in the play-offs.