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Medical examinations have shown that neither midfielder has a serious injury, so coach Mario Kovačević should not be without two key players for the decisive match against Viking.

After a 2-2 draw against Viking in the Champions League qualifiers, Dinamo fans sharply criticized coach Mario Kovačević and players Mislav Oršić and Moris Valinčić.

Dinamo squandered a 2-0 lead against Viking at Maksimir, drawing 2-2 in the first leg of the Champions League playoff. Coach Mario Kovačević and legendary Ilija Lončarević analyzed the errors that brought the Norwegians back to life.

The Blues showed technical superiority against Viking at Maksimir, but two gifted chances brought the Norwegians back to life. The return leg in Norway offers a new opportunity, and coach Mario Kovačević knows where the advantage lies.

Mario Kovačević on Tuesday against Viking Chases a Jubilee Tenth Champions League Qualification, with as Many as Five Players in the Squad Who Have Never Played in the Elite Competition.

Dinamo's coach announced changes to the lineup for the 3rd round of the HNL, with special attention to the goalkeeper situation and Robert Mudražija.

According to Football Rankings' projection, Dinamo is a slight favorite against Norwegian side Viking in the Champions League playoff, with the first leg set for August 18 at Maksimir.

Lukas Kačavenda scored his third goal in five appearances this season, cementing his status as a key player for the Blues in their Champions League push.

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.

Dinamo led 2:0 at halftime in the return leg of the Champions League third qualifying round against Kauno Žalgiris but were reduced to ten men due to a bizarre sending-off of goalkeeper Ivan Filipović.

Expert commentator Rajko Magić believes the return leg against Kaunas is a formality, but stresses the importance of a win for confidence and the coefficient, and anticipates rotation ahead of the clash with Viking.

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'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.

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.