Match report

Dinamo Zagreb Defeats Fenerbahçe 3-1 in Europa League Clash

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
3–1
FT
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Sep 24, 2025

In an electrifying match at the Maksimir Stadium, Dinamo Zagreb held off Fenerbahçe to secure a decisive victory with a final score of 3-1. The game was filled with intense moments and critical turning points, showcasing the prowess of both teams in the UEFA Europa League.

Key Facts

  • • Dinamo Zagreb: Defeated Fenerbahçe 3-1.
  • • Goals by Dinamo Zagreb: D. Beljo (21', 50'), M. Bakrar (90').
  • • Fenerbahçe Equalizer: Szymanski scored a goal at the 25th minute.
  • • Substitutions from both teams included key players like Kulenovic and Aydin.

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 I. Nevistic (G)
  • 25 M. Valincic (D)
  • 36 S. Dominguez (D)
  • 26 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 B. Goda (D)
  • 27 J. Misic (M)
  • 21 M. Lisica (M)
  • 77 D. Ljubicic (M)
  • 8 M. Zajc (M)
  • 11 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 9 D. Beljo (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 I. Filipovic
  • 6 G. Villar
  • 7 L. Stojkovic
  • 10 G. Vidovic
  • 14 M. Soldo
  • 15 N. Galesic
  • 17 S. Kulenovic
  • 20 R. Mudrazija
  • 22 M. Perez Vinlof
  • 23 C. Varela
  • 28 K. Theophile-Catherine
  • 71 M. Bakrar

Fenerbahçe

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 4 C. Soyuncu (D)
  • 37 M. Skriniar (D)
  • 24 J. Oosterwolde (D)
  • 45 D. Nene (M)
  • 21 M. Asensio (M)
  • 27 N. Semedo (M)
  • 3 A. Brown (M)
  • 53 S. Szymanski (F)
  • 9 K. Akturkoglu (F)
  • 19 Y. En Nesyri (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Egribayat
  • 13 T. Cetin
  • 5 I. Yuksek
  • 7 Fred
  • 14 Y. E. Demir
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci
  • 18 M. Muldur
  • 23 C. Tosun
  • 70 O. Aydin

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    21' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Beljo
  2. Fenerbahçe
    25' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szymanski
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    40' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    D. Beljo

    Foul

  4. Fenerbahçe
    43' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Jayden Oosterwolde

    Argument

  5. Dinamo Zagreb
    45' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    Moris Valinčić

    Foul

  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    50' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Beljo · Assist: A. Hoxha
  7. Fenerbahçe
    59' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Soyuncu · On: Fred
  8. Fenerbahçe
    71' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: I. C. Kahveci
  9. Fenerbahçe
    71' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Nene · On: O. Aydin
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    75' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ljubicic · On: L. Stojkovic
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    75' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Beljo · On: S. Kulenovic
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    75' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lisica · On: M. Bakrar
  13. Fenerbahçe
    83' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: C. Tosun
  14. Dinamo Zagreb
    90'+3 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Zajc · On: C. Varela
  15. Fenerbahçe
    90' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    O. Aydin

    Argument

  16. Dinamo Zagreb
    90' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hoxha · On: G. Villar
  17. Dinamo Zagreb
    90' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bakrar · Assist: S. Kulenovic

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Fenerbahçe
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 378 524
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.50 0.17
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 295 440
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Beljo's early goal in the 21st minute set the tone for Dinamo Zagreb, only to be briefly matched by Szymanski's equalizer four minutes later.
  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn when Beljo netted his second goal at the 50th minute, which provided Dinamo Zagreb with a crucial lead they never relinquished.