GNK Dinamo Zagreb plays tonight in Norway for a place in the Champions League. The Blues face Viking FK in the second leg of the Champions League play-off at 21:00 in Stavanger, following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Maksimir.
The details of this crucial match were reported by Index.hr Sport. Dinamo led 2-0 in Zagreb, but the Norwegian team managed to equalize. The winner of this tie qualifies directly for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, while the loser will continue in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League.
How is Dinamo approaching the decisive match?
Coach Mario Kovačević stated that the team is arriving in Norway healthy and maximally motivated for this high-stakes match. Captain Josip Mišić emphasized how significant qualification for the Champions League would be for the squad, especially for players who have not yet had the chance to play in that elite European competition. Before the match, the club addressed fans on social media with the message: "90 minuta od sna... ajmo, Plavi."
Dinamo enters this match in excellent domestic form. Our standings page shows the Croatian champions are top of the table with a perfect record of three wins from three games, nine points, and a +8 goal difference. In their last three matches, they have scored nine goals while conceding only one. The top scorer this season is D. Beljo with five goals in three appearances.
Where can the match be watched?
Fans not traveling to Scandinavia can follow the match on TV channels HRT 2 and Arena Sport 1. For those who prefer a text broadcast, Index.hr will provide live coverage from Stavanger via its portal. The officiating team will be Spanish, with Jose Maria Sanchez as the referee.
What comes next after this major fixture?
Regardless of the outcome in Norway, Dinamo faces a quick return to HNL action. Already on Friday, August 29th, the Blues visit Istra 1961, who are currently seventh in the table. Details of that and all upcoming fixtures can be found on our fixtures page. This match in Norway represents the climax of the summer preparations and qualifications, and its result determines the club's European destiny for the entire season. The current squad status, including individual player statistics, can be tracked on our stats page.
