Dinamo Zagreb vs Kauno Žalgiris - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round Match - Dinamo Zagreb vs Kauno Žalgiris.

Dinamo Zagreb return to Stadion Maksimir looking to take another step toward the UEFA Champions League league phase as they welcome Lithuanian champions Kauno Žalgiris for the opening leg of their third qualifying round tie. The Croatian giants needed late drama to eliminate Thun in the previous round and once again enter the contest as favorites, while Kauno Žalgiris have already exceeded expectations by reaching this stage after impressive aggregate victories over Drita and KÍ Klaksvík. Although the visitors are enjoying a historic European campaign, Dinamo's pedigree and formidable home record make them one of the strongest sides left in qualifying. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 local time (20:00 CET, 2:00 p.m. US Eastern) at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb.

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Team News

Dinamo Zagreb

• Dinamo advanced after a thrilling 3-2 home victory over Thun, sealing the tie after a 1-1 draw in Switzerland.
• Head coach Mario Kovačević is expected to keep the core of the side that progressed from the previous round.
• Aleks Stojaković remains unavailable through injury, while the rest of the regular starters are expected to be available. 

Kauno Žalgiris

• Kauno Žalgiris are making history by reaching the third qualifying round after eliminating Drita (4-3 aggregate) and KÍ Klaksvík (1-0 aggregate).
• Coach Eivinas Černiauskas is expected to stick with the disciplined lineup that has conceded just once in the last four European qualifiers.
• No major new injury concerns have been reported ahead of the trip to Zagreb. 

Predicted Line-ups

Dinamo Zagreb (4-2-3-1)

• Nevistić;
  
  Ristovski, Mmaee, Theophile-Catherine, Ogiwara;
  
  Mišić, Ademi;
  
  Stojković, Baturina, Hoxha;
  
  Petković

Kauno Žalgiris (4-2-3-1)

• Devečka;
  
  Beneta, Divanović, Kriščiūnas, Mickevičius;
  
  Figueiredo, Micevičius;
  
  Grigaravičius, Upstas, Antwi;
  
  Lopes