Dinamo Zagreb Cruise Past Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in Champions League Qualifier

Dinamo Zagreb Sweep Aside Kauno Žalgiris 5-0

Dinamo Zagreb delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Kauno Žalgiris in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round at Stadion Maksimir on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Two goals before half-time gave the hosts control, and three more after the interval completed a comprehensive win.

Dinamo Zagreb Take Control at Stadion Maksimir

Dinamo Zagreb took control of the match in Zagreb with a disciplined and effective attacking performance. The hosts led 2-0 at the break and maintained their authority throughout the second half, while Kauno Žalgiris were unable to find a response.

The result reflected Dinamo’s control at both ends of the pitch, as they scored five times and kept a clean sheet. Their attacking threat was shared across the team, with five different players finding the net during a dominant display.

Two Goals in Three Minutes Set the Tone

The breakthrough arrived in the 31st minute when M. Zajc finished a move created by L. Stojkovic. Dinamo then doubled their advantage only two minutes later, with S. McKenna scoring after an assist from M. Perez Vinlof.

Those quick goals established the direction of the contest before half-time. Stojkovic was especially influential in the opening period, contributing to the first goal and helping Dinamo build a lead that gave them a clear platform for the second half.

Three More Goals Seal a Comprehensive Victory

Dinamo resumed in the same assertive fashion and extended their lead in the 51st minute. M. Lisica made it 3-0 after J. Misic supplied the assist, leaving Kauno Žalgiris with an increasingly difficult task.

The hosts continued to find openings late in the match. L. Stojkovic scored the fourth in the 76th minute following D. Beljo’s assist, before L. Kacavenda completed the scoring in the 90th minute to finish a five-goal performance.

Form, Discipline and Qualification Context

Dinamo entered the match after a draw and a win in their two most recent fixtures, and this result added a convincing victory to that sequence. Kauno Žalgiris had recorded a draw, win, draw and win in their previous four matches, but that positive run ended with a heavy defeat in Zagreb.

The only card recorded was a yellow for Kauno Žalgiris’ A. Kalik in the 85th minute. No standings data was available for either side, so the effect of the result on their league positions cannot be quantified, but Dinamo’s 5-0 success gives them a strong result in this third qualifying-round match.