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Leicester will be 'massive threat' in the Champions League... they're suited to European football, says Tim Flowers

Leicester return to Europe on Wednesday night after 16 years and, while they are guaranteed a longer stay this time, they will seek to make a deeper impression.

Red Star Belgrade visited Filbert Street on September 14, 2000 in the first round of the UEFA Cup and within 30 seconds the hosts were behind.

Milenko Acimovic struck a ferocious 40-yard shot through the fog of the travelling fans' flares and into the back of goalkeeper Tim Flowers's net. Gerry Taggart equalised but the Yugoslavs won the second leg 3-1.

Leicester players react as tempers flare in UEFA Cup defeat by Red Star Belgrade 16 years ago
Leicester players react as tempers flare in UEFA Cup defeat by Red Star Belgrade 16 years ago
Leicester  Gerry Taggart looks stunned as Red Star's Milenko Acimovic (middle) celebrates
Leicester Gerry Taggart looks stunned as Red Star's Milenko Acimovic (middle) celebrates

Flowers remembers how a Leicester side featuring Muzzy Izzet, Neil Lennon and Steve Guppy were undone by their opponents' technical superiority and European nous.