Hajduk Split secures 5-2 Conference League win over Žalgiris

Hajduk Split achieved a significant milestone in European competition by securing a 5-2 away victory against Žalgiris in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Michele Šego was a key figure in the win, scoring twice, while Adrion Pajaziti, Dalisson de Almeida, and Rokas Pukštas also found the net. This result marks Hajduk's first away win in Europe in six years.

Coach Gonzalo Garcia implemented a tactical shift from a 3-2-5 structure to a more fluid 4-3-3 system, which provided better team involvement and attacking movement. Despite the dominance, the team remains cautious ahead of the return leg in Split, noting occasional vulnerabilities during transitions.

Domestically, Hajduk is preparing for their upcoming HNL match against Istra. Istra's coach, Javier Cabelloi, expressed confidence in his squad's readiness for the challenging visit to Poljud, emphasizing that they must perform at 100 percent to compete with one of the league's strongest teams.