Dinamo Zagreb's 5‑0 win over Kauno Žalgiris lifts Croatia to 22nd in UEFA coefficient
Dinamo Zagreb defeated Lithuanian champions Kauno Žalgiris 5‑0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. The victory secured Dinamo’s progression to the play‑off round, where they will meet Norwegian champion Viking. The win added 0.250 points to Croatia’s UEFA national coefficient, moving the country to 22nd place ahead of Ukraine.
The five goals were scored by Miha Zajc, Scott McKenna, Mateo Lisica, Luka Stojković and Lukas Kačavenda. Lithuanian media described the result as a crushing defeat for Žalgiris.
Separately, Hajduk Split’s experienced goalkeeper Ivica Ivušić suffered a hand injury in training and will miss the upcoming away match against Žalgiris. Coach Gonzalo Garcia stressed that a win is essential for Hajduk, which have not won an away European match in six years.
Entities: Anthony Kalik · Croatia national coefficient · Croatia national football coefficient · Dinamo Zagreb · Gonzalo García · Hajduk Split · Ivica Ivušić · Kauno Zalgiris · Mario Kovacevic · Miha Zajc · Viking FK · Zeljko Sopic
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory gave Croatia 0.250 points in its UEFA national coefficient, moving it to 22nd place and overtaking Ukraine. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk Split goalkeeper Ivica Ivušić suffered a hand injury in training and will miss the upcoming match against Žalgiris. (Hajduk goalkeeper injury)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Dinamo Zagreb defeated Kauno Žalgiris 5‑0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. (multiple)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lithuanian media described Dinamo's victory as a “lesson learned in Zagreb’s hell” and said Žalgiris was “crushed”. (Lithuanian media reaction)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dinamo's win secured progression to the Champions League play‑off round where they will face Norwegian champion Viking. (multiple)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hajduk coach Gonzalo Garcia said the team must win in Lithuania to stay in European competition. (Garcia on Hajduk's European hopes)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dinamo's goals were scored by Miha Zajc, Scott McKenna, Mateo Lisica, Luka Stojković and Lukas Kačavenda. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk have not won an away European match in six years. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk coach Gonzalo Garcia said the team must win against Žalgiris to stay in European competition. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Croatian clubs' performances in European qualifiers affect the national UEFA coefficient and future qualification spots. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk Split goalkeeper Ivica Ivušić suffered a hand injury in training and will miss the match against Žalgiris. (multiple)