Match report
Dinamo Zagreb Defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 in Europa League
Maccabi Tel Aviv
1–3
FT
Dinamo Zagreb
Oct 2, 2025
Dinamo Zagreb bounced back from conceding an early goal to stun Maccabi Tel Aviv with three unanswered strikes in the first half. Despite a strong start by Maccabi, Dinamo's quickfire goals turned the match around and secured a crucial 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League encounter.
Key Facts
- • S. Abu Farhi scored for Maccabi Tel Aviv at minute 14.
- • M. Lisica equalized for Dinamo Zagreb in the 16th minute.
- • D. Ljubicic netted twice, scoring in the 19th and 72nd minutes.
- • B. Lederman assisted Abu Farhi's goal.
- • Moris Valinđić received a yellow card in extra time.
Lineups
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 90 R. Mishpati (G)
- 6 T. Asante (D)
- 4 Heitor (D)
- 5 M. Camara (D)
- 3 R. Revivo (D)
- 23 B. Lederman (M)
- 28 I. Sissokho (M)
- 29 H. Varela (M)
- 17 K. Belic (M)
- 10 K. Andrade (M)
- 34 S. Abu Farhi (F)
Substitutes
- 22 O. Melika
- 11 S. Jehezkel
- 13 R. Shlomo
- 14 D. Gropper
- 19 E. Madmon
- 21 N. Ben Harush
- 30 I. Noy
- 41 I. Ben Hamo
- 42 D. Peretz
- 77 O. Davida
- 98 I. Nicolaescu
- 1 Y. Gerafi
Dinamo Zagreb
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 I. Nevistic (G)
- 25 M. Valincic (D)
- 28 K. Theophile-Catherine (D)
- 26 S. McKenna (D)
- 3 B. Goda (D)
- 8 M. Zajc (M)
- 27 J. Misic (M)
- 21 M. Lisica (M)
- 77 D. Ljubicic (M)
- 11 A. Hoxha (M)
- 9 D. Beljo (F)
Substitutes
- 44 I. Filipovic
- 2 M. Zivkovic
- 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
- 71 M. Bakrar
Timeline
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14' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · Normal GoalS. Abu Farhi · Assist: B. Lederman
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16' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalM. Lisica · Assist: J. Misic
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19' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalD. Ljubicic · Assist: Moris Valinčić
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45'+1 Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow CardMoris Valinčić
Foul
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63' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1Off: Heitor · On: R. Shlomo
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63' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Lederman · On: D. Peretz
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63' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Abu Farhi · On: O. Davida
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67' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Hoxha · On: M. Bakrar
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68' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Varela · On: S. Jehezkel
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72' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal GoalD. Ljubicic · Assist: D. Beljo
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75' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardR. Revivo
Foul
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78' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Revivo · On: E. Madmon
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81' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Ljubicic · On: L. Stojkovic
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81' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Beljo · On: S. Kulenovic
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90'+1 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Zajc · On: G. Vidovic
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90'+1 Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Lisica · On: M. Soldo
Match Stats
| Stat | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Dinamo Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 507 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.59 | 0.69 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 424 | 446 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Maccabi Tel Aviv took the lead early with a goal from S. Abu Farhi, but Dinamo Zagreb responded swiftly with two quick goals to turn the momentum.
- ▸ D. Ljubicic's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed Dinamo Zagreb's dominance and put Maccabi on the back foot.