Beljo returns to Dinamo Zagreb lineup for derby against Lokomotiva

Dinamo Zagreb has reinstated top scorer Dino Beljo to the starting lineup for their HNL match against Lokomotiva at Maksimir, following a league defeat and a European draw.

20 Sep 2026

Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Henrik Zorić · senior correspondent

Dino Beljo has been restored to the GNK Dinamo Zagreb starting lineup for the Zagreb derby against Lokomotiva in the 8th round of the HNL. The match at Maksimir kicks off at 8 PM and is being broadcast live on MaxSport 1.

„Beljo se vratio u sastav za 'modre'“, the striker said. The manager made this call after the team suffered a 4-2 defeat to Osijek in the league and then drew 0-0 with Hapoel Beer Sheva in the Europa League. Dinamo currently sits fourth in the HNL with 13 points from six games played. Beljo is key to the attack, having scored seven goals in five appearances this season.

The last meeting between these two Zagreb clubs ended goalless, 0-0 back in May. Dinamo aims to break that streak and get back to winning ways to close the three-point gap to leaders Hajduk Split.

The match against seventh-placed Lokomotiva represents a chance to correct form ahead of future challenges.

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