What does Zagreb, Manchester, Madrid and Istanbul all have in common? They are the only cities in Europe with two clubs competing in the upcoming Champions League season. That's right. Not only is the Prva Liga fielding two clubs in the elite European competition, but both clubs hail from Zagreb as NK Lokomotiva clinched the second-place spot late on the … [Read more...] about Lokomotiva To Champions League, Hajduk, Osijek Compete in Europa
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Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
By 1 CommentNK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad
Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
By 33 CommentsDinamo Zagreb entered yesterday's return match against Israel's Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a five-goal aggregate lead. This lead was cut to three goals rather quickly when Hapoel scored twice before the half. With an almost-nervous feeling creeping up on the Modri, Mario Budimir and Izet Hajrović stepped up to even the score at two. This returned the dominating five-goal … [Read more...] about Dinamo Advance in CL; Hajduk Through But Osijek Fall in EL
Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
By 65 CommentsThe Croatian domination of the footballing world continues in style. Dinamo Zagreb displayed a different class of football against an unsuspecting Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday evening, who left Zagreb after a five-goal thumping. The second leg of the second leg of the Champions Leg qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, July 31 Goals scorers ranged from … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress in Champions League Opener; Europa League Heats Up
Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
By 97 CommentsReal Madrid have barely been champions of Europe for two weeks and the 2017/18 European season is ready to begin. The first and second qualifying rounds have been drawn in both the Champions and Europa Leagues and Croatians have received some very favorable opponents. HNK Rijeka will enter the second round of Champions League qualifying after wining the HNL this … [Read more...] about Champions and Europa League Qualifying Draws Set
Hajduk and Lokomotiva Advance to Playoff Round; Rijeka Falls Short
By 10 CommentsIt could have been a historical day for Croatian football if all three Europa League participants advanced to the third qualifying rounds, but Rijeka were unable to follow suit of their counterparts. NK Lokomotiva defeated Ukrainian Premier League side Vorskla in Ukraine today after drawing 0-0 in Zagreb last week. The Lokosi set the tone with a first-minute goal scored … [Read more...] about Hajduk and Lokomotiva Advance to Playoff Round; Rijeka Falls Short
Croatian Clubs Begin European Campaigns
By 54 CommentsHNK Hajduk will be entering the second round of the UEFA Europa League this week against Romanian side CSMS Iasi. The first match will take place on Thursday, July 14 at 2 pm EST in Romania. Iasi features former Croatian U20 and NK Zadar player Ante Saric, who until moving last season, made nearly 100 appearances for Zadar. Hajduk is expected to advance against … [Read more...] about Croatian Clubs Begin European Campaigns
Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
By 300 CommentsThe most famous 90 minutes in recent Dinamo Zagreb history are up. The Modri came out victorious against one of the Premier League's greatest with a score of 2-1 in their opening Champions League match. Arsenal controlled the match in the first 15 minutes, but it was Dinamo who scored first with Josip Pivarić netting a goal in the 24th minute. Pivarić received a … [Read more...] about Miracles Happen: Dinamo Shock 10-Man Arsenal 2-1 In Champions League
GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb
By 157 CommentsDinamo falls into a tough group featuring five-time European champions, Bayern Munich; winners of 13 English titles, Arsenal FC; and current Greek champions, FC Olympiacos. Dinamo faced Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League campaign and fought for a respectable 2-1 loss in London but ultimately allowed Arsenal to score five total goals in both legs against the London … [Read more...] about GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb