Match report

FC Midtjylland Stuns Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 in Europa League

FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
2–0
FT
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
Jan 29, 2026

FC Midtjylland delivered a surprising performance to defeat Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen. The Danish club capitalized on two goals from A. Simsir and V. Bak to secure their win against the Croatian side.

Key Facts

  • • FC Midtjylland 2–0 Dinamo Zagreb (UEFA Europa League)
  • • A. Simsir scored in the 49th minute, assisted by D. Osorio.
  • • V. Bak netted the second goal in the 74th minute, with an assist from V. Byskov.
  • • C. Varela and M. Erlic were both shown yellow cards for Dinamo Zagreb and FC Midtjylland respectively.

Lineups

FC Midtjylland

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Olafsson (G)
  • 4 O. Diao (D)
  • 6 M. Erlic (D)
  • 22 M. Bech Sorensen (D)
  • 11 D. Osorio (M)
  • 21 D. Castillo (M)
  • 20 V. Byskov (M)
  • 55 V. Bak (M)
  • 10 Cho Gue-Sung (F)
  • 58 A. Simsir (F)
  • 74 Junior Brumado (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Lossl
  • 60 M. Ugboh
  • 3 Lee Han-Beom
  • 14 E. Chilufya
  • 19 P. Bravo
  • 33 A. Djabi
  • 43 K. Mbabu
  • 48 M. Pimpong
  • 80 Dani Silva

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 33 I. Nevistic (G)
  • 15 N. Galesic (D)
  • 36 S. Dominguez (D)
  • 26 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 B. Goda (D)
  • 27 J. Misic (M)
  • 23 C. Varela (M)
  • 14 M. Soldo (M)
  • 7 L. Stojkovic (M)
  • 10 G. Vidovic (M)
  • 17 S. Kulenovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 N. Mikic
  • 28 K. Theophile-Catherine
  • 20 R. Mudrazija
  • 22 M. Perez Vinlof
  • 8 M. Zajc
  • 30 F. Topic
  • 6 G. Villar
  • 71 M. Bakrar
  • 11 A. Hoxha
  • 88 A. Rajic
  • 9 D. Beljo
  • 25 M. Valincic

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    5' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    C. Varela

    Foul

  2. FC Midtjylland
    36' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    M. Erlic

    Foul

  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    46' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Varela · On: M. Bakrar
  4. Dinamo Zagreb
    46' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Vidovic · On: A. Hoxha
  5. FC Midtjylland
    49' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Simsir · Assist: D. Osorio
  6. FC Midtjylland
    59' FC Midtjylland Card · Yellow Card
    D. Osorio

    Foul

  7. Dinamo Zagreb
    60' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Soldo · On: M. Zajc
  8. Dinamo Zagreb
    60' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kulenovic · On: D. Beljo
  9. FC Midtjylland
    62' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Osorio · On: E. Chilufya
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    69' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. McKenna · On: M. Perez Vinlof
  11. FC Midtjylland
    74' FC Midtjylland Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Bak · Assist: V. Byskov
  12. FC Midtjylland
    79' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Erlic · On: Han-Beom Lee
  13. FC Midtjylland
    79' FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Junior Brumado · On: P. Bravo
  14. FC Midtjylland
    90'+1 FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Simsir · On: K. Mbabu
  15. FC Midtjylland
    90'+1 FC Midtjylland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Byskov · On: Dani Silva

Match Stats

Stat FC Midtjylland Dinamo Zagreb
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 62%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 427 285
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.21 0.80
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 337 176
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of FC Midtjylland with A. Simsir's goal at the 49th minute, breaking Dinamo Zagreb’s defense.
  • ▸ V. Bak's second goal in the 74th minute sealed FC Midtjylland's victory and diminished any hopes of a comeback from Dinamo Zagreb.