Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic FC: Champions League Showdown in Zagreb

The UEFA Champions League match between Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic FC is set to take place today at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia, with a kick-off time of 12:45 pm ET/ 9:45 am PT. This crucial Group Stage clash is pivotal for both teams as they battle to secure valuable points to keep their hopes of advancing to the next round alive.

Dinamo Zagreb, despite a disastrous start to their campaign with a 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, have shown resilience by earning a draw against Monaco and securing victories over Slovan Bratislava and RB Salzburg. However, their recent form has been marred by a 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund. The Croatian champions are currently 23rd in the Champions League standings and will be without key players such as Petar Sucic, Juan Cordoba, and Josip Misic due to injuries. Bruno Petkovic‘s participation is also in doubt due to an adductor issue.

Celtic FC, on the other hand, are in a stronger position, sitting three spots higher than Dinamo Zagreb and one point ahead. Celtic has suffered only one loss in five group matches, a 7-1 thrashing against Borussia Dortmund. They come into this match with a fully-fit squad, except for Odin Thiago Holm who is recovering from a calf injury. Celtic’s attack is expected to be led by Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, and Nicolas Kuhn, who are poised to spearhead their counter-attacking strategy.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete at the highest level, highlighting the cohesion and quality within the squad. Rodgers emphasized that every game, whether domestic or in the Champions League, is treated with the same intensity and approach.

The match promises to be an intense and competitive encounter, with both teams eager to secure points that could be decisive in their Champions League campaign. Fans can watch the match live, with various streaming and TV options available.