UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2
Maccabi Tel Aviv 1 - 3 FT Dinamo Zagreb
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' S. Abu Farhi (B. Lederman)
M. Lisica (J. Misic) 16'
D. Ljubicic (M. Valincic) 19'
Moris Valinčić 45'+1
HT
63' ↓ Heitor ↑R. Shlomo
63' ↓ B. Lederman ↑D. Peretz
63' ↓ S. Abu Farhi ↑O. Davida
↓ A. Hoxha ↑M. Bakrar 67'
68' ↓ H. Varela ↑S. Jehezkel
D. Ljubicic (D. Beljo) 72'
75' Roy Revivo
78' ↓ R. Revivo ↑E. Madmon
↓ D. Ljubicic ↑L. Stojkovic 81'
↓ D. Beljo ↑S. Kulenovic 81'
↓ M. Zajc ↑G. Vidovic 90'+1
↓ M. Lisica ↑M. Soldo 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Goalkeepers
R. Mishpati 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
B. Lederman 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
I. Sissokho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
H. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
K. Belic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Andrade
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
S. Abu Farhi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
O. Melika 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Gerafi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Jehezkel
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Shlomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gropper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Ben Harush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ben Hamo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Noy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Peretz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Madmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Davida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Nicolaescu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dinamo Zagreb
Goalkeepers
I. Nevistic 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
92
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
M. Valincic
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
K. Theophile-Catherine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. McKenna
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
100
Passes
5
Duels
B. Goda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Zajc 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
J. Misic
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
M. Lisica
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Ljubicic 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
A. Hoxha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
D. Beljo
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
I. Filipovic
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perez Vinlof
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
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Vidovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Soldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mudrazija
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kulenovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bakrar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
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
Ljubičić Masterclass Powers Dinamo Zagreb's Comeback Win
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. An explosive five-minute goal flurry turned this European tie on its head, proving Dinamo Zagreb's ruthless efficiency in front of goal.
The Opening Act
The Intensity at Gradski Stadion reached a boiling point almost instantly. Despite Dinamo Zagreb and Maccabi Tel Aviv sharing possession completely evenly across the ninety minutes, the early exchanges were electric and full of attacking intent. The Israeli side, desperate to turn around a dire run of form, struck the first heavy blow in the 14th minute. B. Lederman carved open the usually resolute defence with a perfectly weighted pass, allowing S. Abu Farhi to set the tone with an emphatic early opener. It looked like a long-awaited turning point for a Maccabi side anchored to the absolute bottom of the competition table. However, that rare moment of joy was incredibly short-lived, as the visitors immediately flipped the script to launch a stunning fightback.
The Pivot
The match's defining period arrived in a breathtaking five-minute blitz that shattered the home side's Balance completely. Just two minutes after falling behind, Dinamo responded with venom. J. Misic turned provider, picking out M. Lisica to brilliantly level the scoreline in the 16th minute. Before Maccabi could even process the equaliser, the Croatian giants struck yet again to silence the home support. In the 19th minute, M. Valincic found D. Ljubicic, who slotted home with supreme confidence to complete a devastating turnaround. Three goals in five chaotic minutes entirely redefined the contest, transforming a potential shock upset into a commanding showcase of clinical finishing from the visiting squad.
Resolution
With the vital advantage secured, Dinamo Zagreb managed the second half with expert precision and tactical discipline. While Maccabi Tel Aviv registered 11 total shots as they chased the game, they repeatedly found themselves frustrated by a solid defensive wall, managing only four efforts on target overall. Conversely, Dinamo were utterly lethal whenever they broke forward, converting three of their five accurate attempts. The match was put well beyond doubt in the 72nd minute when D. Beljo intelligently teed up Ljubičić for his second goal of the night. This spectacular brace sealed a definitive 3-1 away victory, keeping Dinamo firmly in the vital Europa League playoff chase while condemning Maccabi to their seventh defeat in eight gruelling European fixtures.
Key Questions
What made Dejan Ljubičić the Man of the Match?
He was devastatingly clinical, scoring a crucial brace in the 19th and 72nd minutes from just a handful of team chances to secure the victory.
How did Maccabi Tel Aviv complete the comeback from behind?
They didn't. Maccabi actually took a 14th-minute lead through S. Abu Farhi, but Dinamo Zagreb quickly completed the 3-1 comeback victory.
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.
Desperation and Defensive Cracks Collide in Europe
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s fading European hopes hang by a thread against a Dinamo Zagreb side desperate to cling to the top-24 playoff line.
The Setup
Maccabi Tel Aviv sit rock bottom of the Europa League in 36th place with just a single point. Their dismal Form—a brutal five-match losing streak—has left their continental campaign in ruins. Welcoming Dinamo Zagreb to Gradski Stadion, the hosts face immense pressure to stop the bleeding. The visitors are hovering precariously in 23rd place with ten points, making the Stakes incredibly high as they fight to stay above the critical playoff cut-off. With a sheer lack of overall Balance on display, expect chaos; both sides possess remarkably leaky defenses, conceding an alarming number of combined goals recently.
Key Battle
Roei Mashpati vs Dion Drena Beljo. While the home defense has completely crumbled, Mashpati has been a rare bright spot between the posts with key saves. He faces a severe test against Beljo, who has already proven his lethal touch in this competition. The sheer Stars power of the Croatian side's attack could easily overwhelm the Israeli team's fragile backline.
Our Prediction
Dinamo Zagreb will exploit the hosts' glaring defensive woes. Expect the visitors to secure a comfortable victory, capitalizing on early attacking transitions to pile more misery on a confidence-drained Maccabi side.