Why is Miha Zajc not starting against Kauno Žalgiris?

The Slovenian midfielder has two yellow cards, and coach Kovačević does not want to risk his suspension for the more important playoff against Viking.

Who will replace Zajc in Dinamo's midfield?

Lukas Kačavenda will take his place from the first minute, playing alongside Josip Mišić and Luka Stojković.

What was the result of the first match between Dinamo and Žalgiris?

Dinamo won convincingly 5:0 against Kauno Žalgiris at Maksimir.

Is Mounsef Bakrar still a Dinamo player?

No, on August 10, 2026, it was officially announced that Bakrar is no longer a Dinamo player and that he will continue his career with Egyptian club Al Ahly.

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Kovačević to Face Sopić: These 11 Will Take the Field

B.N. · Prije 22h | 2 min

Due to caution over bookings, Miha Zajc misses out on the starting lineup in Kaunas, with Lukas Kačavenda getting the nod from the first minute. Dinamo defends a massive 5:0 lead in Lithuania.

Summary

Dinamo plays Kauno Žalgiris tonight at 7 PM in the return leg of the Champions League qualifiers.
Due to caution over bookings, Miha Zajc is on the bench, with Lukas Kačavenda replacing him in the starting lineup.
The Blues defend a big 5:0 from the first leg, while Mislav Oršić is chasing his first goal since returning.
A day before the match, Dinamo bid farewell to striker Mounsef Bakrar, who moved to Al Ahly.

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Dinamo's footballers play the return leg of their Champions League qualifier against hosts Žalgiris in Kaunas, Lithuania, tonight at 7 PM. After a convincing 5:0 victory in the first leg at Maksimir, Mario Kovačević's side travel without any result-related uncertainty, but with a clear intention to secure a win on the road as well.

The match will be broadcast on MAXSport 1, and the Blues arrived in Lithuania rested and nearly at full strength, as their league derby against Rijeka was postponed. The only, but tactically crucial, change will occur in midfield.

Zajc on the Bench Due to Yellow Cards

Coach Kovačević has decided to leave Slovenian midfielder Miha Zajc on the bench, who has two yellow cards so far in the qualifiers. The aim is to prevent the possibility of a third booking and suspension for more important upcoming matches, especially next week's playoff against Norwegian side Viking, where Dinamo will be chasing the decisive step toward the elite.

His place in the center of the pitch will be taken by Lukas Kačavenda, who will thus get his chance from the first minute. He will operate in midfield alongside Josip Mišić and Luka Stojković, forming a trio that will try to control the tempo of the game.

Oršić Chasing His First Goal, Bakrar Says Goodbye

Kovačević will send the following 11 players onto the pitch in Kaunas: Ivan Filipović in goal, with the defensive line in front of him consisting of Valinčić, Dominguez, McKenna, and Perez-Vinlof. In attack, the central striker will be Dion Drena Beljo, while the wings will be occupied by Mateo Lisica and Mislav Oršić, who is still searching for his first official goal since returning to the Zagreb club.

Meanwhile, a day before the match, on August 10, 2026, Dinamo officially bid farewell to Mounsef Bakrar. The club posted an emotional message on social media: "You thought we forgot, but how could we forget 18 goals in a season? Now it's official: Mounsef Bakrar is no longer a GNK Dinamo player, and he will continue his career with Egyptian club Al Ahly. We wish him luck in his new environment, plenty of success, and a host of goals. Dear Baki, thank you for everything!"