Match report

Dinamo Zagreb Defeats FCSB 4-1 in Europa League Clash

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
4–1
FT
FCSB
FCSB
Jan 22, 2026

Dinamo Zagreb put on a commanding performance in their UEFA Europa League match against FC Steaua București (FCSB), defeating the visitors 4-1. The early goals from M. Bakrar and D. Beljo set the tone, while FCSB's brief response was overshadowed by Dinamo Zagreb's relentless attack and precise finishing.

Key Facts

  • • Dinamo Zagreb secured victory with a 4-1 scoreline against FCSB in the UEFA Europa League match.
  • • Goals were scored by M. Bakrar (7'), D. Beljo (2x, 11' and 71'), and S. Kulenovic (90').
  • • FCSB's only goal was from D. Birligea at minute 42.
  • • Substitutions included L. Stojkovic for D. Ljubicic and F. Topic replacing M. Bakrar, among others.

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 44 I. Filipovic (G)
  • 15 N. Galesic (D)
  • 36 S. Dominguez (D)
  • 26 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 B. Goda (D)
  • 27 J. Misic (M)
  • 71 M. Bakrar (M)
  • 77 D. Ljubicic (M)
  • 8 M. Zajc (M)
  • 11 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 9 D. Beljo (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 I. Nevistic
  • 6 G. Villar
  • 7 L. Stojkovic
  • 10 G. Vidovic
  • 14 M. Soldo
  • 17 S. Kulenovic
  • 20 R. Mudrazija
  • 22 M. Perez Vinlof
  • 23 C. Varela
  • 28 K. Theophile-Catherine
  • 30 F. Topic
  • 35 N. Mikic

FCSB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 S. Tarnovanu (G)
  • 4 D. Graovac (D)
  • 30 S. Ngezana (D)
  • 5 J. Dawa (D)
  • 33 R. Radunovic (D)
  • 16 M. Lixandru (M)
  • 42 B. Alhassan (M)
  • 11 D. Miculescu (M)
  • 27 D. Olaru (M)
  • 31 J. Cisotti (M)
  • 9 D. Birligea (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 M. Udrea
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 2 V. Cretu
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 20 D. Politic
  • 22 M. Toma
  • 28 A. Pantea
  • 37 O. Popescu
  • 93 M. Thiam

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    7' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bakrar · Assist: N. Galesic
  2. Dinamo Zagreb
    11' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Beljo · Assist: A. Hoxha
  3. FCSB
    24' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    D. Birligea

    Foul

  4. Dinamo Zagreb
    28' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ljubicic

    Foul

  5. FCSB
    42' FCSB Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Birligea · Assist: J. Cisotti
  6. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dawa · On: Valentin Crețu
  7. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Miculescu · On: Dennis Politic
  8. FCSB
    46' FCSB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lixandru · On: O. Popescu
  9. Dinamo Zagreb
    60' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ljubicic · On: L. Stojkovic
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    60' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bakrar · On: F. Topic
  11. FCSB
    66' FCSB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Birligea · On: D. Alibec
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    71' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Beljo · Assist: J. Misic
  13. Dinamo Zagreb
    72' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Zajc · On: M. Soldo
  14. FCSB
    77' FCSB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Cisotti · On: M. Thiam
  15. FCSB
    84' FCSB Card · Yellow Card
    B. Alhassan

    Argument

  16. Dinamo Zagreb
    89' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Beljo · On: S. Kulenovic
  17. Dinamo Zagreb
    89' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Hoxha · On: C. Varela
  18. Dinamo Zagreb
    90' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kulenovic · Assist: Sergi Domínguez

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb FCSB
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 417 466
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.84 0.24
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 324 376
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dinamo Zagreb took a firm grip on the match with early goals by Bakrar and Beljo within the first 15 minutes.
  • ▸ FCSB's goal from Birligea at minute 42 briefly narrowed the gap, but Dinamo Zagreb maintained their lead through strong defensive play.