GNK Dinamo Zagreb was eliminated from the Champions League by Viking, a Norwegian club that qualified for the main phase. Dinamo lost 2:2 at home in the first leg, and then won 3:1 away in Stavanger. According to the report by Index.hr Sport, Viking achieved a historic success and qualified for the main phase of the Champions League.
How Viking succeeded
Viking succeeded in eliminating Dinamo Zagreb from the Champions League, which is a great achievement for the Norwegian club. Bodo/Glimt also eliminated Union and NEC in the qualifications, which shows the strength of Norwegian football.
What this means for Norwegian football
This is a great success for Norwegian football, which has confirmed its renaissance after the national team reached the World Cup. Norway will have two clubs in the Champions League for the first time since 1999, which is a big step forward for Norwegian football.
Dinamo Zagreb in HNL
Dinamo Zagreb is currently leading in HNL, with 9 points and 3 wins in 3 games, which shows that the club is still strong in the domestic championship. The next match of Dinamo Zagreb is against Istra 1961, which will be played on August 29, and which you can follow on our fixtures page. The current state of the league can be seen on our standings page, and details about the team can be found on our squad page.
Conclusion
The elimination of Dinamo Zagreb from the Champions League is a big blow to the club, but it also shows that Norwegian football is strong and that it will be interesting to watch how the Norwegian clubs will compete in European competitions. The current state of the club and the league can be followed on our stats page, where you can find all the necessary information about the club and the league.
