Sunderland struggles at home against Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Sunderland faced Dinamo Zagreb on November 5, 2026, at their home ground in the Europa League. The Black Cats lost 2-0, marking their first defeat in the competition this season. The match saw Zagreb take a firm hold early on with goals from Luke Stojković and Dion Drena Beljo in the first half. Sunderland's performance was criticized, especially in the opening period, which prompted boos from the home crowd. Despite a more spirited effort after halftime, including a disallowed goal for Wilson Isidor due to offside, Sunderland failed to find the net. The outcome places additional pressure on head coach Régis Le Bris ahead of a crucial match against Chelsea next.
- •Sunderland lost 2-0 to Dinamo Zagreb at home.
- •Luke Stojković and Dion Drena Beljo scored for Zagreb.
- •Sunderland's first-half display was heavily criticized.
- •A disallowed goal by Wilson Isidor highlighted Sunderland's struggles.
- •Régis Le Bris faces pressure before the weekend's match against Chelsea.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland suffer first Europa League defeat as poor form continues
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb – Black Cats Disappoint At Home
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland beaten at home by Dinamo Zagreb
"Sunderland’s unbeaten run in the Europa League came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday. Dinamo went ahead through Luka Stojkovic’s fierce strike and the midfielder turned provider for Dion Drena Beljo to double their advantage before the break.
"Sunderland were beaten for the first time in the Europa League this season as Dinamo Zagreb outplayed their Premier League opponents on Wearside.The Black Cats were poor in the first half, and even a ...
"Another disappointing performance as Regis Le Bris’ men fail to fire, here’s how Andy rated the lads!
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:18 PMSunderland suffer first Europa League defeat as poor form continues
Sunderland’s unbeaten run in the Europa League came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday. Dinamo went ahead through Luka Stojkovic’s fierce strike and the midfielder turned provider for Dion Drena Beljo to double their advantage before the break.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:15 PMAndy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb – Black Cats Disappoint At Home
Another disappointing performance as Regis Le Bris’ men fail to fire, here’s how Andy rated the lads!
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 10:09 PMSunderland beaten at home by Dinamo Zagreb
Sunderland were beaten for the first time in the Europa League this season as Dinamo Zagreb outplayed their Premier League opponents on Wearside.The Black Cats were poor in the first half, and even a ...
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