Dinamo Zagreb thrashed Kauno Žalgiris in a 5-0 victory.
Dinamo Zagreb defeated Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 at Stadion Maksimir, with goals from Zajc, McKenna, Lisica, Stojkovic, and Kacavenda; the home side finished the match with a dominant performance, while Kauno Žalgiris suffered a heavy defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Dinamo Zagreb welcomes Kauno Žalgiris.
- 13'Dinamo Zagreb dominated from the start of the match.
In the 13th minute, Dinamo Zagreb was completely controlling the game with possession.83-17and has launched2-0The shot was a miss. Kauno Žalgiris had to retreat deep into their own half, waiting for an opportunity to counter-attack while being outplayed.
- 25'Dinamo Zagreb dominated in a draw.
At the 25th minute, Dinamo Zagreb was completely in control with 75-25 possession and 4 shots on goal. Kauno Žalgiris was almost entirely focused on defense, had no shots on goal, and conceded 2 corners.
- 31'Dinamo Zagreb takes the lead thanks to Miha Zajc
In the 31st minute, Miha Zajc scored after an assist from Luka Stojkovic, putting Dinamo Zagreb ahead 1-0. The team had created a crucial turning point by opening the scoring.
- 33'Scott McKenna helped Dinamo Zagreb double their lead.
In the 33rd minute, Scott McKenna scored after an assist from Matteo Pérez Vinlöf, extending Dinamo Zagreb's lead to 2-0. The home team now has a significant advantage over Kauno Žalgiris.
- 37'Dinamo Zagreb dominated Kauno Žalgiris
In the 37th minute, Dinamo Zagreb completely controlled the game with a possession rate of 76-24 and were leading 2-0. Kauno Žalgiris had to retreat deep into their own half, having yet to register a shot on goal, while Dinamo Zagreb had already taken 5 shots.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 2-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Edokpolor came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor came on as a substitute for Marko Konatar. This was a substitution at the start of the second half when Dinamo Zagreb were leading 2-0.
- 46'Yukiyoshi Karashima came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Yukiyoshi Karashima came on as a substitute for Leon Krekovic. Dinamo Zagreb went into the second half with a 2-0 lead over Kauno Žalgiris.
- 50'Dinamo Zagreb dominated after the break.
Entering the 50th minute,Dinamo ZagrebThey still completely controlled the game with possession.71 - 29and number of shots8 - 0Kauno Žalgiris focused almost exclusively on defense when under pressure, as shown in the corner kick statistics.6 - 0.
- 51'Dinamo Zagreb extended their lead to 3-0.
In the 51st minute, Mateo Lisica scored after an assist from Josip Misic, helping Dinamo Zagreb extend their lead to 3-0 against Kauno Žalgiris. The home team was completely dominating and continued to increase the pressure.
- 57'Fiolic comes on, Ourega is out of the game.
In the 57th minute, Ivan Fiolic came on as a substitute for Fabien Ourega. Dinamo Zagreb were leading 3-0, giving them the freedom to make substitutions for the remainder of the match.
- 61'Mislav Orsic came on as a substitute for Arbër Hoxha.
In the 61st minute, Mislav Orsic came on to replace Arbër Hoxha. Dinamo Zagreb continued to make personnel changes while completely dominating the game.
- 62'Dinamo Zagreb completely dominated.
In the 62nd minute, Dinamo Zagreb still completely controlled the game, leading 3-0 and possessing the ball for 73-27%. Kauno Žalgiris mostly retreated into defensive positions, failing to register a single shot on goal compared to their opponents' 10 attempts; Dinamo Zagreb also had a superior number of corner kicks, with 8-0.
- 65'Anthony Kalik came on as a substitute for Renan Oliveira.
In the 65th minute, Anthony Kalik came on as a substitute for Renan Oliveira. Dinamo Zagreb were leading 3-0 and completely dominating the game, so this substitution allowed the home team to refresh their squad for the remainder of the match.
- 71'Lukas Kacavenda came on as a substitute.
In the 71st minute, Lukas Kacavenda came on as a substitute for Miha Zajc. Dinamo Zagreb made the substitution while leading 3-0.
- 71'Fran Topic came on as a substitute for Mateo Lisica.
In the 71st minute, Fran Topic came on to replace Mateo Lisica. Leading 3-0, Dinamo Zagreb made another substitution to maintain their advantage.
- 74'Dinamo Zagreb dominated with a comfortable lead.
In the 74th minute, Dinamo Zagreb still completely controlled the game with 68-32 possession and 11-2 shots on goal. Kauno Žalgiris were clearly under pressure as the home team had 8-0 corner kicks, while the pressure on their goal remained constant.
- 76'Stojkovic scored, bringing Dinamo Zagreb's lead to 4-0.
In the 76th minute, Luka Stojkovic scored, extending Dinamo Zagreb's lead to 4-0 against Kauno Žalgiris. The home team continued to dominate the game.
- 84'Gabriel Debeljuh came on in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, Gabriel Debeljuh was brought on to replace Amine Benchaib. Dinamo Zagreb were dominating the game and leading 4-0, so this substitution helped the home team maintain pressure in the final minutes.
- 85'Anthony Kalik received a yellow card in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, Anthony Kalik received a yellow card while Dinamo Zagreb was leading 4-0 against Kauno Žalgiris. The match was drawing to a close with Dinamo Zagreb dominating possession.
- 86'Smail Prevljak came on in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, Smail Prevljak came on as a substitute for Dion Beljo. Dinamo Zagreb were leading 4-0, so this substitution helped the home team maintain the initiative in the final minutes.
- 86'Vidovic came on in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, Gabriel Vidovic came on as a substitute for Luka Stojkovic. Dinamo Zagreb continued to make personnel changes while leading Kauno Žalgiris 4-0.
- 86'Dinamo Zagreb completely controlled the game.
In the 86th minute, Dinamo Zagreb still completely controlled the game, leading Kauno Žalgiris 4-0 and possessing the ball for 71-29%. Their pressure was evident in their 13 shots on goal and 8-0 corner kicks, forcing the visitors to focus almost entirely on defense.
- 90+4'Kacavenda helped Dinamo Zagreb extend their lead to 5-0.
In the 90+4th minute, Lukas Kacavenda scored, extending Dinamo Zagreb's lead to 5-0 against Kauno Žalgiris. The goal further highlighted Dinamo Zagreb's dominant performance in the match.
- KTEnd: Dinamo Zagreb 5-0 Kauno Žalgiris
The match ended with a score of 5-0.
Updated at 02:57 on August 5, 2026
Dinamo Zagreb will face Kauno Žalgiris in the UEFA Champions League at 01:00 on August 5, 2026. The match will take place at Stadion Maksimir, where the two teams will engage in a highly anticipated clash at the European club level.
Without detailed information on form, squad strength, expected lineups, and head-to-head records, it is not possible to make a quantitative assessment of each team's advantage or predict the score. Factors such as the approach, ability to control the midfield, and effectiveness in crucial situations will be important in shaping the match.
Match context
The match between Dinamo Zagreb and Kauno Žalgiris will be held at Stadion Maksimir. The match time has been set at 01:00 on August 5, 2026, so tactical preparation and the ability to maintain focus from the start will be key considerations.
In a UEFA Champions League match, teams often need to balance controlling possession with minimizing risks in sensitive areas. However, without data on formations, personnel, or recent form, any specific predictions about how Dinamo Zagreb and Kauno Žalgiris will operate should be approached with caution.
Points that could decide the match
Midfield organization can be one of the key factors in a match. A team that controls possession well and maintains a good defensive formation will have a greater chance of bringing the game to its desired pace. Conversely, gaps that arise during transitions can create turning points.
In addition, set pieces and the quality of play in the final area of the pitch are also worth monitoring. When the gap between the two teams cannot be determined by specific statistics, accuracy in crucial moments can directly affect the outcome.
Pre-match analysis
Dinamo Zagreb and Kauno Žalgiris will face each other at Stadion Maksimir at 01:00 on August 5, 2026. Based on the available information, it is not yet possible to definitively state which team has the advantage, nor to predict a specific score.
The match will likely be decided by how the two teams approach the opening minutes, their ability to maintain structure when out of possession, and their efficiency in creating chances. Fans can expect a contest where focus and tactical discipline play a key role.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
