Champions League Qualifiers: Dinamo and Legia Warsaw End 1:1 at Maksimir

In the first match of the Champions League 3rd qualifying round, Dinamo played 1:1 against Legia Warsaw in front of 4,597 spectators at Maksimir Stadium.

Dinamo took the lead in the 60th minute with a goal by Bruno Petković, and Ernes Muci equalized in the 82nd minute.

“With a patient game, we took the lead, too bad we didn’t turn it into something more. We had several situations for 2:0, however, Legia sent one shot and equalized,” said coach Damir Krznar.

He added that it is psychologically nice to play away with a victory, but also added.

“With 1:0 or 1:1, we would go to Warsaw with the same imperative of victory, so we will position ourselves in the return match.”

He pointed out that Legia stood in the block in the first half, but with the changes at the half, Dinamo moved their lines forward.

“That helped us in the transition and pressure.”

The good news is that an away goal is no longer an advantage that will help Dinamo in the return match. 

“The fact that there are no more away goals now allows everyone to play more attacking, that is a gain for football,” he said.

Regardless of the outcome against Legia, Dinamo has already secured a European competition this autumn. It is only a question of which competition it will be – UEFA Europe Conference League, Europa League, or Champions League.

Namely, if Dinamo wins against Legia, they would have another obstacle on their way to the Champions League, a playoff against Belgrade’s Red Star or Moldovan club Sheriff. A win in the playoffs brings the Champions League, and a defeat the Europa League.

If Dinamo loses to Legia, they would play in the Europa League playoffs. Winning that round means a spot in the Europa League, and a defeat in the Europa League playoffs, in turn, guarantees a spot in the Conference League group stage. 

Source: HRT

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