Match report

Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic Draw 0-0 in UEFA Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
0–0
FT
Celtic
Celtic
Dec 10, 2024

Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic fought to a 0-0 draw in their crucial UEFA Champions League match at the Maksimir Stadium. Both teams showed resilience, with Dinamo's defensive line holding strong against Celtic's determined attacks. The visitors had multiple chances but were unable to break through the Croatian side’s solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Dinamo Zagreb 0 - 0 Celtic
  • • Greg Taylor (Celtic) received a yellow card in the 6th minute for a foul.
  • • S. Kulenovic (Dinamo Zagreb) was shown a yellow card in the 35th minute for arguing with the referee.
  • • D. Maeda (Celtic) also received a yellow card in the 38th minute for a foul.
  • • A. Ralston (Celtic) was cautioned with a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Zagorac (G)
  • 22 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 6 M. Bernauer (D)
  • 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
  • 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
  • 8 L. Kačavenda (M)
  • 30 M. Rog (M)
  • 77 D. Špikić (M)
  • 10 M. Baturina (M)
  • 20 M. Pjaca (M)
  • 17 S. Kulenović (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 N. Mbuku
  • 11 A. Hoxha
  • 7 L. Stojković
  • 49 M. Ćutuk
  • 42 M. Zebić
  • 66 B. Pavić
  • 86 L. Jakirović
  • 4 Raúl Torrente
  • 23 I. Filipović
  • 37 T. Baković
  • 33 I. Nevistić
  • 19 J. Córdoba

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 20 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 6 A. Trusty (D)
  • 3 G. Taylor (D)
  • 28 Paulo Bernardo (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 41 R. Hatate (M)
  • 10 N. Kühn (F)
  • 8 K. Furuhashi (F)
  • 38 D. Maeda (F)

Substitutes

  • 56 A. Ralston
  • 14 L. McCowan
  • 27 A. Engels
  • 9 A. Idah
  • 49 J. Forrest
  • 17 M. Nawrocki
  • 57 S. Welsh
  • 7 L. Palma
  • 12 V. Sinisalo
  • 5 L. Scales
  • 11 Álex Valle
  • 13 Yang Hyun-Jun

Timeline

  1. Celtic
    6' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    Greg Taylor

    Foul

  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    35' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kulenovic

    Argument

  3. Celtic
    38' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    D. Maeda

    Foul

  4. Celtic
    46' Celtic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Johnston · On: A. Ralston
  5. Celtic
    56' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ralston

    Foul

  6. Celtic
    65' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hatate · On: L. McCowan
  7. Celtic
    65' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Bernardo · On: A. Engels
  8. Celtic
    72' Celtic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Furuhashi · On: A. Idah
  9. Celtic
    72' Celtic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Maeda · On: J. Forrest
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    73' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Spikic · On: N. Mbuku
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pjaca · On: A. Hoxha
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Baturina · On: L. Stojkovic

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Celtic
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 290 644
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 0.53 0.43
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 212 568
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celtic's early pressure subsided after Greg Taylor received a yellow card for a foul, disrupting their offensive rhythm.
  • ▸ Dinamo Zagreb made key substitutions in the second half with N. Mbuku and M. Pjaca coming on to strengthen their defensive solidity.