UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
Dinamo Zagreb 4 - 1 FT FCSB
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
↓ J. Dawa ↑V. Cretu 46'
↓ D. Miculescu ↑D. Politic 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
I. Filipovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Galesic 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
S. Dominguez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
S. McKenna 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
B. Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
J. Misic 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
M. Bakrar 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
D. Ljubicic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
M. Zajc 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
A. Hoxha
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
D. Beljo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
I. Nevistic 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Perez Vinlof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Theophile-Catherine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mikic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Villar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Stojkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Vidovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mudrazija
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kulenovic 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
C. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Topic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FCSB
Goalkeepers
S. Tarnovanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Graovac 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
S. Ngezana 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Dawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Radunovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Lixandru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Alhassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Miculescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
D. Olaru 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
55
Passes
15
Duels
J. Cisotti
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
D. Birligea
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
M. Udrea
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Zima
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Cretu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pantea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Toma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Alibec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Politic
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
O. Popescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. 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
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
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.