Hajduk Split defeats Ajax in high-attendance Conference League opener

Hajduk Split secured a 2-1 victory against Ajax in the opening round of the Conference League at Poljud Stadium. The match was marked by high attendance, with 31,273 spectators making it the most-watched match in the first round of the league phase, surpassing clubs from the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Italy.

Key performers included Marin Šotiček, who scored the winning goal after an assist from Abdoulie Bamba Sanyang, and Michele Šego, who provided the decisive press. The victory marks Hajduk's return to the main stage of European competition for the first time since the 2010/11 season.

Following the match, attention has turned to the club's squad management. Both Šotiček and the Brazilian player Dalisson are currently on loan, with Hajduk holding options to purchase their contracts. Šotiček's buyout is set at 1.8 million euros, while Dalisson can be permanently retained for 800,000 euros.