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Categories: SPORTS

Kauno Zalgiris UEFA draw error and 5‑0 loss

Entities: Kauno Zalgiris · Žalgiris Vilnius · Mario Kovacevic · Zeljko Sopic · Miha Zajc

Overview

In early August 2026 a screen glitch during the UEFA Conference League play‑off draw mistakenly displayed Kauno Žalgiris instead of Zalgiris Vilnius. UEFA clarified that Kauno remained in the Champions League draw against Dinamo Zagreb, while Zalgiris Vilnius stayed in the Conference League tie with Hajduk Split. The mix‑up drew criticism on social media for the similarity of the club names.

Dinamo Zagreb hosted Kauno Žalgiris at Maksimir Stadium in the first leg of the Champions League third‑qualifying round, winning 5‑0 (goals by Miha Zajc, Scott McKenna, Mateo Lisica, Luka Stojković and Lukas Kačavenda). The comprehensive victory gave Dinamo a decisive aggregate advantage and effectively secured a place in the playoff round, where they will meet Norwegian side Viking. About 12 000 spectators attended; Dinamo coach Mario Kovačević praised his side’s performance, while Kauno coach Željko Sopić said the team will focus on improving in the Conference League.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 12 SOURCES] Dinamo Zagreb defeated Kauno Žalgiris 5‑0 in the first leg of the Champions League third‑qualifying round on 4 August 2026 at Maksimir. (match report)
[● 12 SOURCES] Goals were scored by Miha Zajc (32'), Scott McKenna (33'), Mateo Lisica (51'), Luka Stojković (76') and Lukas Kačavenda (90+4'). (match report)
[● 12 SOURCES] The victory gave Dinamo Zagreb a decisive advantage for the second leg and effectively secured a place in the Champions League playoff round. (match analysis)
[● 7 SOURCES] Dinamo Zagreb's next opponent in the qualifying path is Norwegian club Viking. (competition preview)
[● 5 SOURCES] Kauno Žalgiris was coached by Željko Sopić, a former Dinamo manager. (coach profile)
[● 3 SOURCES] Dinamo Zagreb defeated Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League at Maksimir. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The second leg will be played in Lithuania a week after the first match. (All three articles (future fixture))
[● 2 SOURCES] Kauno Žalgiris signed former Hajduk player Anthony Kalik before the match. (transfer news)
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 12 000 spectators attended the match at Maksimir. (match report)
[● 2 SOURCES] Dinamo Zagreb coach Mario Kovačević commented on the performance after the match. (coach interview)
[● 2 SOURCES] Kauno Žalgiris coach Željko Sopić said Dinamo is a Champions League team while Kauno aims for the Conference League. (Articles 1 and 2 (coach comments))
[○ 1 SOURCE] The goals were scored by Miha Zajc (31'), Scott McKenna (34'), Mateo Lisica (51'), Luka Stojković (76') and Lukas Kačavenda (90+4'). (Article 3 (match report))

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
UEFA draw mix-up puts Kauno Zalgiris in Conference League play‑off
UEFA mistakenly listed Kauno Zalgiris instead of Zalgiris Vilnius in the Conference League draw; meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova readies for a Europa League tie with KuPS after a 4‑0 domestic win.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 17 sources
Dinamo Zagreb beats Kauno Žalgiris 5-0, clinches Champions League playoff
Dinamo Zagreb thrashed Kauno Žalgiris 5‑0 in the Champions League qualifier, securing a playoff spot and setting up a clash with Norway’s Viking.

Sources

24fudbal.com.mk · 24sata.hr · dalmacijadanas.hr · dnevno.hr · fenix-magazin.de · index.hr · m.digisport.ro · mightytips.com · sarajevo-x.com · slobodenpecat.mk · sport.ro · sportklub.n1info.hr · sportsmole.co.uk · telegram.hr · telesport.telegram.hr · tportal.hr · vecernji.ba · vijesti.ba · vnewsmedia.com

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