UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6
Dinamo Zagreb 1 - 3 FT Real Betis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Dominguez (R. Riquelme) 31'
Valentín Gómez 32'
R. Riquelme (C. Bakambu) 34'
Antony 38'
HT
46' ↓ N. Mikic ↑N. Galesic
46' ↓ D. Beljo ↑S. Kulenovic
46' ↓ A. Hoxha ↑C. Varela
Nelson Deossa 55'
63' ↓ J. Misic ↑M. Zajc
↓ V. Gomez ↑G. Lo Celso 69'
↓ N. Deossa ↑A. Ruibal 69'
71' ↓ F. Topic ↑G. Vidovic
73' Bruno Goda
↓ R. Riquelme ↑C. Avila 78'
↓ Antony ↑P. Garcia 78'
89' N. Galesic (M. Zajc)
90'+2 Dejan Ljubičić
Cédric Bakambu 90'+2
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. Mikic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Dominguez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
S. McKenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Ljubicic 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
J. Misic 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
I. Nevistic 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Rajic
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Zivkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Galesic 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
M. Perez Vinlof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Jakirovic
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
M. Zajc 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
7.2
Rating
G. Vidovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kulenovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bakrar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Alvaro Valles 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
A. Ortiz 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
D. Llorente 
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
99
Passes
9
Duels
Natan
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
V. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
N. Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
S. Altimira
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
94
Passes
8
Duels
Antony 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
R. Riquelme
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Ezzalzouli 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Forwards
C. Bakambu 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Adrian
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Lopez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Bartra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. De Roa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Fornals
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Avila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Garcia
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2024 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | UEFA Europa Conference League | Stadion Maksimir |
| 02/15/2024 | Real Betis | 0 - 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | UEFA Europa Conference League | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
02/22/2024
02/15/2024
Dinamo Zagreb Win
Real Betis Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -16
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
Real Betis Blitz Silences Stadion Maksimir
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A ruthless first-half spell from the Spanish side proved too much for the hosts, solidifying their strong European standing.
Opening Act
The atmosphere crackled under the lights at Stadion Maksimir as European football returned to the Croatian capital. Real Betis arrived with a clear tactical blueprint, immediately looking to suffocate the home side's midfield. They quickly established their rhythm, as they seamlessly controlled possession and forced Dinamo Zagreb into a deep defensive block. The high Stakes of the league phase were evident, but the visitors played with supreme composure. The Balance of power tipped irreversibly in the 31st minute. A chaotic sequence in the penalty area resulted in S. Dominguez finding the back of the net, breaking the deadlock and cracking the hosts' early resolve. This opening strike was exactly what the Andalusian side needed to validate their dominant start.
The Pivot
The opening goal triggered a total collapse from the home side, as the match's Intensity reached a boiling point. Smelling blood in the water, Betis mercilessly pressed their advantage. Just three minutes after taking the lead, C. Bakambu threaded a beautiful pass into the path of R. Riquelme, who finished with clinical precision to double the advantage. The Croatian crowd was stunned into silence, and before they could process the damage, the visitors struck again. In the 38th minute, Antony unleashed a brilliant finish to make it three goals in seven devastating minutes. This ruthless efficiency highlighted their vast attacking superiority, turning a previously tight European contest into an absolute exhibition before the halftime whistle even blew.
Resolution
Facing a monumental deficit, Dinamo Zagreb attempted to salvage their pride in the second half. Betis comfortably managed the tempo, happy to pass the ball around and conserve energy for their domestic campaign. Looking for any sort of spark to avoid a complete shutout, the home manager turned to his bench. This late tactical shuffle finally yielded a tangible reward in the dying embers of the match. In the 89th minute, M. Zajc provided a pinpoint delivery for fellow substitute N. Galesic, who powered home a late header. While it erased the clean sheet, the Upset was never on the cards. Betis travel back to Spain sitting comfortably in fourth place, while Dinamo remain languishing near the bottom of the European standings.
Key Questions
How did substitute Antony change the game?
Antony delivered a devastating blow in the 38th minute, scoring the third goal of a rapid blitz that completely demoralized the hosts and secured all three points.
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.
Survival on the Line in Zagreb
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Real Betis aim to lock up a direct path to the round of 16, while Dinamo Zagreb's erratic form leaves them fighting for their Europa League lives.
The Setup
Real Betis arrive at Stadion Maksimir sitting comfortably in fourth place. Their current Form rating reflects a blistering four wins from five, driven by a lethal away record that makes them dangerous travellers. For Dinamo Zagreb, the narrative is grim. Sitting 23rd, they are barely clinging to a top-24 playoff spot following three consecutive defeats. The Stakes are remarkably high for the hosts, as slipping further could mean total European elimination. With an overall Balance score skewed heavily toward the visitors, the Spanish side will look to utilize their superior Stars to exploit an increasingly fragile Croatian defence.
Key Battle
Dion Drena Beljo has been the lone bright spark for the hosts, notching two goals and an assist in the competition. He will need to be flawless against a Betis side orchestrated by Antony. The Brazilian's creativity in midfield has been off the charts, and cutting his supply lines is essential if Zagreb want any share of the points.
Our Prediction
Real Betis to grind out a 2-1 victory. The hosts will come out fighting out of pure desperation, but the visitors possess too much quality in the final third and will comfortably punish Zagreb on the counter-attack.