GNK Dinamo Zagreb won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup on 6 September 1967, which remains the biggest European trophy in the club's history. The historic success was secured at Elland Road after a 0:0 draw in the second leg of the final, confirming a 2:0 aggregate victory.
Today, on 7 September 2026, Dinamo leads the Croatian Football League with 13 points from five matches played. The team currently has a positive goal difference of 12:3 and is unbeaten in its last five league games. Their next challenge is an away match against NK Osijek on 12 September.
The first leg of the final was played on 30 August 1967 at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. Dinamo then gained a key advantage with goals from Marijan Čerček in the 39th minute and Krasnodar Rora in the 59th minute. The 2:0 scoreline gave them a solid foundation for the return leg on English soil.
In the return at Elland Road, the team led by coach Branko Zebec managed to keep a clean sheet. Although Leeds United, managed by Don Revie, needed to score at least two goals, Dinamo's defense was impenetrable. Denijal Pirić even hit the crossbar with a long-range shot, but it wasn't needed for the final success.
Dinamo fielded the following eleven players in Leeds: Zlatko Škorić, Branko Gračanin, Marijan Brnčić, Rudolf Belin, Mladen Ramljak, Filip Blašković, Marijan Čerček, Denijal Pirić, Slaven Zambata, Josip Gucmirtl, and Krasnodar Rora. The team captain was Slaven Zambata, who also received the trophy after the match.
Captain Slaven Zambata received the trophy. Dinamo sources further note that it was presented to him by the then FIFA president Sir Stanley Rous. It was the pinnacle of the season for a team that defeated a strong opponent featuring players like Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton, and Norman Hunter in the final.
Winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1967 remains the greatest international achievement of GNK Dinamo Zagreb. It was a moment that marked not only the club but the entire city of Zagreb, confirming the quality of Croatian football on the European stage.
The historic success from 1967 now serves as inspiration for the current squad fighting for new trophies. Currently leading the HNL standings, Dinamo continues its tradition of success. With 12 goals scored this season, the team's attacking potential is clear, and more detailed figures can be found on the stats page.
Dinamo's current unbeaten run in the league is reminiscent of the defensive solidity from 1967. After a 2:2 draw with Istra 1961 on 29 August, the team has remained undefeated in five consecutive league matches. This form gives fans hope for a successful continuation of the season.
All squad and injury information is available on the squad page. The next step is an away match against Osijek, a team currently in third place in the table. The match will be a good test for Dinamo's ambitions this season, and the detailed schedule can be viewed on fixtures. Dinamo Zagreb travels to Osijek on 12 September 2026.
