UEFA Europa League Gameweek 7
Dinamo Zagreb 4 - 1 FT FCSB
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' M. Bakrar (N. Galesic)
11' D. Beljo (A. Hoxha)
Daniel Bîrligea 24'
28' Dejan Ljubičić
D. Birligea (J. Cisotti) 42'
HT
↓ D. Miculescu ↑D. Politic 46'
↓ J. Dawa ↑V. Cretu 46'
↓ M. Lixandru ↑O. Popescu 46'
60' ↓ D. Ljubicic ↑L. Stojkovic
60' ↓ M. Bakrar ↑F. Topic
↓ D. Birligea ↑D. Alibec 66'
71' D. Beljo (J. Misic)
72' ↓ M. Zajc ↑M. Soldo
↓ J. Cisotti ↑M. Thiam 77'
84' Bruno Goda
Baba Alhassan 84'
89' ↓ D. Beljo ↑S. Kulenovic
89' ↓ A. Hoxha ↑C. Varela
90' S. Kulenovic (S. Dominguez)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
Ivan Filipović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Niko Galešić 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Sergi Domínguez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Scott McKenna 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bruno Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Josip Mišić 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
Mounsef Bakrar 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
Miha Zajc 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Arbër Hoxha
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Dion Drena Beljo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
Ivan Nevistić 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Perez Vinlöf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Théophile-Catherine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Mikić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Stojković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Vidović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Mudražija
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandro Kulenovic 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Cardoso Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Topić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FCSB
Goalkeepers
Ștefan Târnovanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Graovac 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Siyabonga Ngezana 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Joyskim Dawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Risto Radunović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mihai Lixandru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Baba Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Miculescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Darius Olaru 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
55
Passes
15
Duels
Juri Cisotti
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Daniel Bîrligea
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Mihai Udrea
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukáš Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Crețu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandru Pantea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihai Toma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Alibec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dennis Politic
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Octavian Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Thiam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dinamo Zagreb
FCSB
Dinamo Zagreb
FCSB
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Zagreb Unleash Four-Goal Fury at Maksimir
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A dominant, high-octane performance from the hosts cements their European playoff aspirations while leaving their visitors entirely overwhelmed.
Early Blitz at Maksimir
Jump straight in. Seven minutes in, M. Bakrar blows the roof off Stadion Maksimir with a sharp opener. The roaring crowd demands more, and the players eagerly oblige. Just four minutes later, D. Beljo doubles the misery for FCSB. The Intensity in the opening quarter-hour is absolutely suffocating, forcing defensive errors all over the pitch. The visitors barely have time to blink before they find themselves digging out of a two-goal crater. To their credit, the Romanians try to find some Balance before the break. D. Birligea pulls one back in the 42nd minute, offering a brief glimmer of hope. They actually edge possession at 53 percent, but holding the ball means nothing when every Zagreb counter-attack carries lethal intent.
Beljo's Masterclass
The second half belongs entirely to Dinamo Zagreb and their talisman. They continue to press high, hunting for the kill rather than protecting their slender lead. Beljo is a constant nightmare for the backline. He strikes again in the 71st minute, finishing off a brilliant sequence orchestrated by J. Misic. That third goal shatters whatever resolve the visitors have left. A towering xG of 2.84 tells the real story of the night—Zagreb are clinical, ruthless, and operating on a different wavelength. FCSB's meager 0.24 xG highlights their complete lack of attacking threat despite seeing more of the ball. The Stakes are massive for European progression, and the hosts rise to the occasion, refusing to let the Romanian side settle into any kind of rhythm.
The Final Nail
With the match effectively sealed, the hosts look to the bench to add a final flourish. The tactical substitutions pay off immediately, keeping the pressure fully cranked until the final whistle. Substitute S. Kulenovic steps onto the pitch and immediately makes his mark, burying a 90th-minute dagger set up by S. Dominguez. It is the perfect punctuation mark to a commanding European night. This emphatic 4-1 victory keeps Zagreb firmly in the Europa League playoff spots, sitting 23rd but carrying real momentum. For the visitors, dropping to 27th with an abysmal minus-seven goal difference sets off massive alarm bells. They lack the defensive steel to survive at this level. There is zero Upset factor here—just a brutal lesson in taking your chances when it matters most.
Key Questions
What made Dion Drena Beljo the Man of the Match?
Beljo was ruthless, bagging a brilliant brace. His clinical finishing and constant offensive threat completely dismantled the opposition's backline.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Zagreb's blistering start with two early goals forced the visitors to open up, leading to a wide-open, end-to-end spectacle featuring 23 total shots.
How did substitute Dion Drena Beljo change the game?
While Beljo actually started and dominated with a brace, it was substitute S. Kulenovic who provided the ultimate game-changing impact off the bench with a 90th-minute strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Playoff Dreams Hang by a Thread in Zagreb
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. With the playoff cut-off looming, this is a desperate scrap between two vulnerable sides fighting to keep their European campaigns alive.
The Setup
Welcome to Stadion Maksimir for a tense January 22, 2026 showdown. In the UEFA Europa League league stage, the magic number is 24. Dinamo Zagreb are clinging to 23rd place with 10 points. FCSB are breathing down their necks in 27th with 7 points. This is a true six-pointer for European survival. The Stakes are massive, but the actual quality on the pitch leaves much to be desired. Both sides share a miserable Form rating, dragged down by leaky defenses that concede an average of two goals a game. Do not expect fluid football; a low Balance suggests this will be a chaotic, fragmented match defined by unforced errors rather than tactical brilliance.
Key Battle
With few reliable Stars on display, individual duels will dictate the tempo. Dinamo's Niko Galešić has been a rare bright spark, and he will clash directly with FCSB's Mihai Toma in the engine room. Whoever imposes their will in these physical midfield exchanges will give their fragile backline some much-needed breathing space.
Our Prediction
Desperation breeds mistakes. Both defenses are incredibly generous, meaning goals are almost guaranteed despite the poor form. Expect a frantic, end-to-end 2-2 draw that ultimately frustrates both managers and leaves their playoff hopes hanging in the balance.