#Kauno Žalgiris

The victory over Kauno Žalgiris not only secured a spot in the Champions League play-offs but also made a valuable contribution to UEFA's coefficient. Croatia now sits in 21st place, with the gap to 20th-placed Scotland reduced to 0.269 points.

Dinamo's 2:1 victory in Kaunas confirmed their place in the Champions League playoffs, and first goal scorer Lukas Kačavenda shared his thoughts from the dressing room.

Dinamo coach Mario Kovačević commented on the 2:1 victory in Lithuania, the forced substitutions due to injuries and the red card, and previewed the clash with Viking for a place in the Champions League.

Kauno Žalgiris coach Željko Sopić did not hide his emotions after the return leg in Kaunas. Although his team lost 2:1 to Dinamo, he said he was proud of his players and revealed his deep connection with the Maksimir club.

Dinamo beat Kauno Žalgiris 2-1 with a man down to secure a Champions League playoff spot, but fans on social media didn't hide their concerns about the performance and the goalkeeper situation.

The Blues took a 2-0 lead in the first half of the return leg in Lithuania but were reduced to ten men after the goalkeeper was sent off.

With a massive 5:0 from the first leg, the Blues are in Kaunas tonight against Željko Sopić's Kauno Žalgiris, chasing a win for the coefficient and a chance to fine-tune their attacking line ahead of the crucial clashes with Norway's Viking.

Dinamo is on the brink of the Champions League after demolishing Kauno Žalgiris 5-0, and the return leg in Lithuania will be a chance for bench players. Coach Kovačević and chief Boban know that a hellish playoff against Norwegian Viking awaits, and in the meantime, the departure of one of the key strikers has been confirmed.

Dinamo's footballers play the return leg of the Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. After a convincing victory in Zagreb, the Blues aim to confirm their passage to the playoff in Kaunas.

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.

Dinamo traveled to Lithuania without stress, holding a massive 5:0 advantage from the first leg. Coach Mario Kovačević is preparing the lineup for Kaunas, with an eye already on the Champions League playoff against Norway's Viking.

Kauno Žalgiris coach Željko Sopić has announced the return leg against Dinamo without illusions of advancing, but with a clear desire for his team to show their true face and enjoy the match against such a strong opponent.

Dinamo coach Mario Kovačević has announced the return leg against Kauno Žalgiris in Lithuania. Although the Blues carry a massive 5:0 lead from the first match, the strategist calls for seriousness and announces that the strongest lineup will take the field.

Italian referee Davide Massa officiated one of the biggest wins in the club's history, and he will now take charge of the Champions League third qualifying round return leg against Kauno Žalgiris.

Italian referee Davide Massa has already officiated in the historic triumph of the Blues over Tottenham, and now he will lead the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League in Lithuania.

After a convincing win in Zagreb, Dinamo's players on Tuesday evening look to confirm their place in the playoff of the elite competition against Kauno Žalgiris. The potential opponent in the final qualifying round is already known.