Croatia end their 2026/2027 Nations League group stage tomorrow in Osijek vs. Czechia as Slaven Bilić's men look to confirm 3rd place and Pot 1 for EURO 2028 qualifying. Here's our recommended starting XI. Defence: Stick With The Back Three For This Match It's obvious that Hajduk's duo of Hrgović and Šotiček weren't trusted by Bilić to replace the suspended Perišić at … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Bilić vs. Czechia
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI for Bilić at Wembley
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Slaven Bilić will lead his 5th match as Croatian manager in the post-Dalić era at Wembley against Tuchel's England on Thursday. Croatia will want to show up and show that the Rujevica result was a one-off. Here is how I think Croatia should line up at Wembley. Goalkeeping Situation Livaković hasn't played a single minute in between the sticks for Barcelona since the last … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI for Bilić at Wembley
HNL Week 13: MMA Weekend As Hajduk & Dinamo Both Win!
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A brilliant 13th round of the SuperSport HNL is behind us as we head into the last international break of 2026. There were red cards (quite a lot of them), goals, more goals and late winners. Mario Carević also got sacked by Gorica, but before that, Rudeš got yet ANOTHER win! Lokomotiva 0-1 Rudeš: El Haddad Penalty Lifts Rudeš Clear of the Drop Zone Lokomotiva (4-2-3-1): … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13: MMA Weekend As Hajduk & Dinamo Both Win!
Slaven Bilić’s Squad For England & Czechia!
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Bilić Names 25-Man Squad For England And Czechia: Šotiček And Hrgović Get First Senior Call-Ups Croatia’s national team gather in Zagreb on Monday for the final two games of the Nations League group phase, away to England at Wembley on November 12 and at home to Czechia in Osijek three days later. It’s a lighter camp than October’s, which ran for three weeks and included … [Read more...] about Slaven Bilić’s Squad For England & Czechia!
Hajduk Shocked On The Rock, Dinamo Beat Sunderland!
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Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 Hajduk: Hadžikadunić Own Goal Hands Hajduk First European Defeat Hajduk travelled to Gibraltar for matchday three of the Conference League league phase with two wins from two, over Ajax and Thun. Their opponents, Lincoln Red Imps, are the reigning Gibraltar champions, and the gap between the squads was huge on paper. Transfermarkt valued Lincoln at €2.25 … [Read more...] about Hajduk Shocked On The Rock, Dinamo Beat Sunderland!
HNL Week 12: Rudeš Shock Dinamo, Hajduk Destroy Gorica
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Round 12 of the SuperSport HNL saw the second sacking of the season as Dinamo Zagreb finally moved on from Mario Kovačević after a shock defeat "away" to Rudeš. But before the big Saturday, we had an Istra win on Friday... Slaven Belupo 0-2 Istra 1961: Nasraoui And Isaac Seal Istra’s Win In Koprivnica Slaven Belupo (4-2-3-1): Sentić – Krušelj, Mersinaj, Kovačić, Urata – … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12: Rudeš Shock Dinamo, Hajduk Destroy Gorica
HNL Week 11: Hajduk Slips Up In Pula, Dinamo Close Up!
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Round 11 of the SuperSport HNL had really boring first halves all around the board, but the second halves were much more entertaining. The results didn't offer much movement on the table, as mostly everybody stayed in their positions except for Lokomotiva and Slaven who swapped positions. Speaking of Lokomotiva, let's get that match out of the way… Gorica 0-0 Lokomotiva: … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11: Hajduk Slips Up In Pula, Dinamo Close Up!
Bilić Announces Preliminary November Squad!
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Slaven Bilić has named a 32-man provisional squad for Croatia’s final two Nations League games, away to England on November 12 at Wembley and at home to Czechia three days later at the Opus Arena in Osijek. The final squad is due on Friday, November 6. Goalkeepers (4): Dominik Livaković (Barcelona), Dominik Kotarski (Dinamo), Karlo Letica (Luzern), Ivor Pandur … [Read more...] about Bilić Announces Preliminary November Squad!
Hajduk Beat Thun, Dinamo Lose To NEC
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Thun 0-1 Hajduk: Dalisson Strike Ends 32-Year Wait for a European Away Win Hajduk travelled to Switzerland for matchday two of the Conference League league phase, a week after their opening-night win over Ajax. Garcia stuck with the same eleven that started that game. The tactical plan was clear from the first whistle: a high press and an attempt to make life uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beat Thun, Dinamo Lose To NEC
