Sunderland hosts Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League group stage matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Sunderland welcomes Dinamo Zagreb for a Europa League match on November 5, 2026. Dinamo Zagreb recently experienced a poor run of form, culminating in a managerial change following a disappointing domestic defeat. The team is currently second in the Croatian league and has only garnered four points in their Europa League campaign so far. Interim coach Jerko Leko aims to uplift the squad's morale after the departure of Mario Kovačević. Both teams hope for a crucial victory as they navigate the competition’s group stage.
- •Sunderland plays Dinamo Zagreb in their second Europa League home game.
- •Dinamo Zagreb recently lost to Rudeš, leading to a coaching change.
- •Dinamo sits second in the Croatian league, with four points in Europa League.
- •Jerko Leko steps in as caretaker manager for Dinamo.
- •Both teams need strong performances to secure their positions in the group stage.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — An Introduction to Dinamo Zagreb: What Can Sunderland Expect?
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — What Can Sunderland Expect From Croatian Champions Dinamo Zagreb?
"Ahead of tonight’s Europa League encounter, Dan Knighton has a look at what we can expect from our Croatian visitors.
"Ahead of tonight’s match, we spoke to Croatian football writer, Lovre Nikolac, to find out what to expect.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 6:00 AMAn Introduction to Dinamo Zagreb: What Can Sunderland Expect?
Ahead of tonight’s Europa League encounter, Dan Knighton has a look at what we can expect from our Croatian visitors.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 6:00 AMWhat Can Sunderland Expect From Croatian Champions Dinamo Zagreb?
Ahead of tonight’s match, we spoke to Croatian football writer, Lovre Nikolac, to find out what to expect.
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