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Croatian clubs' European campaign

Entities: Jablonec · Varaždin · Elvis Brajković · HNK Rijeka · NK Varaždin

Overview

After a successful first‑leg round in late July, Croatia’s four UEFA representatives entered the decisive second‑leg stage. Dinamo Zagreb prepared to host Thun, while Hajduk Split readied for its return match under Polish referee Paweł Raczkowski.

Varaždin, who lead Jablonec 1‑0 from the first leg, faced a cautious pre‑match briefing from coach Nikola Šafarić. He highlighted the need for bravery, noted the absence of injured players Duraković and Puclin, and remarked on the modest 3,600‑spectator crowd at the Czech venue.

Rijeka, also ahead 1‑0 after beating Derry City, received a similar warning from manager Matjaž Kek. He stressed mental preparation, the experience gap among his young squad, and the importance of raising the quality of play to avoid complacency in the crucial 90 minutes.

The clubs’ concurrent progress marked the first time since July 2014 that three Croatian sides won on the same day in European competition, boosting the nation’s UEFA coefficient. Parallel discussions continued about goalkeeper Dominik Livaković, whose loan at Fenerbahçe ended, with both player and Dinamo expressing a desire for his return to Maksimir despite outside interest.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Croatian clubs brace for decisive second-leg Europa ties

    Varaždin and Rijeka coaches warn their teams to stay focused and improve before crucial second‑leg Europa ties, each holding a 1‑0 lead.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Croatian clubs clinch three European wins, Dinamo draws in latest round

    Croatian clubs Hajduk, Rijeka and Varaždin won; Dinamo drew with Thun, marking first triple victory since 2014 and boosting their European qualifying hopes.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Croatian clubs notch rare trio of European victories, including Arsenić's last‑minute goal

    Zoran Arsenić's 96th‑minute goal gave Legia Warsaw a 1‑0 win in Poland, while Hajduk, Rijeka and Varaždin each secured European victories, a rare triple for Croatian clubs.

  4. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Croatian clubs post wins and draw in European matches, prepare for return legs

    Croatian clubs record three wins and a draw in European fixtures, set for second‑leg ties, while goalkeeper Livaković eyes a return to Dinamo.

Sources

24sata.hr · condoleances.com · gol.dnevnik.hr · m.tportal.hr · novilist.hr · observatorial.com · sport.hrt.hr · su.edu.eg · tportal.hr · vecernji.hr · zivim.gloria.hr

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