Match report
Dinamo Zagreb Stuns AC Milan 2-1 in Champions League
Dinamo Zagreb
2–1
FT
AC Milan
Jan 29, 2025
Dinamo Zagreb secured a remarkable victory over AC Milan in their UEFA Champions League clash, winning 2-1. The match saw early goal from M. Baturina for Dinamo, followed by an equalizer from Christian Pulisic before the hosts sealed the win with a late strike from Mario Pjaca.
Key Facts
- • M. Baturina scored for Dinamo Zagreb in the 19th minute.
- • Yunus Musah received two yellow cards and was sent off at the 39th minute, leaving AC Milan a man down.
- • Christian Pulisic equalized for AC Milan with a goal in the 53rd minute.
- • Mario Pjaca secured Dinamo's victory with another goal in the 60th minute.
Lineups
Dinamo Zagreb
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 I. Nevistić (G)
- 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
- 13 S. Mmaee (D)
- 4 Raúl Torrente (D)
- 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
- 5 A. Ademi (M)
- 27 J. Mišić (M)
- 7 L. Stojković (M)
- 10 M. Baturina (M)
- 20 M. Pjaca (M)
- 17 S. Kulenović (F)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Rog
- 22 S. Ristovski
- 19 J. Córdoba
- 86 L. Jakirović
- 21 N. Mbuku
- 49 M. Ćutuk
- 66 B. Pavić
- 35 N. Mikić
- 1 D. Zagorac
- 11 A. Hoxha
- 77 D. Špikić
- 23 I. Filipović
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 23 F. Tomori (D)
- 46 M. Gabbia (D)
- 31 S. Pavlović (D)
- 19 T. Hernández (D)
- 29 Y. Fofana (M)
- 14 T. Reijnders (M)
- 80 Y. Musah (M)
- 11 C. Pulišić (M)
- 10 Rafael Leão (M)
- 7 Álvaro Morata (F)
Substitutes
- 42 F. Terracciano
- 21 S. Chukwueze
- 90 T. Abraham
- 17 N. Okafor
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 96 L. Torriani
- 73 F. Camarda
- 33 D. Bartesaghi
- 4 I. Bennacer
Timeline
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19' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalM. Baturina -
26' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardC. PulisicArgument
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31' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardYunus MusahArgument
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34' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardM. PjacaFoul
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39' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardYunus MusahFoul
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39' AC Milan Card · Red CardYunus MusahFoul
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46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1Off: Matteo Gabbia · On: Filippo Terracciano -
46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Morata · On: S. Chukwueze -
53' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalC. Pulisic · Assist: F. Tomori -
60' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalM. Pjaca · Assist: R. Pierre-Gabriel -
64' AC Milan Var · Penalty cancelledR. Leao -
70' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ademi · On: M. Rog -
70' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Pjaca · On: S. Ristovski -
74' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Stojkovic · On: J. Córdoba -
82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Reijnders · On: T. Abraham -
82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Leao · On: Noah Okafor -
90'+3 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Pierre-Gabriel · On: L. Jakirović -
90'+3 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Baturina · On: N. Mbuku -
90'+4 Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardIvan NevistićTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Dinamo Zagreb | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 85% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 360 | 472 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.19 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 402 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Yunus Musah's red card at the 39th minute significantly shifted momentum to Dinamo Zagreb.
- ▸ Mario Pjaca's second goal for Dinamo in the 60th minute ensured that AC Milan could not recover despite their efforts.