Dinamo Zagreb Stages Dramatic Comeback to Beat Thun and Advance in Champions League Qualifiers

Dinamo Zagreb secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Swiss club Thun after extra time on July 28, 2026, advancing to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. After a 1-1 draw in Switzerland, Zagreb fell behind 0-2 at home with goals from Brighton Leite (4th minute) and Marco Bürki (22nd minute). However, Thun’s second goal scorer was sent off in the 67th minute, reducing them to ten men. Dinamo Zagreb capitalized with goals from Dion Beilo (74th minute) and substitute Lukas Kacavenda (78th minute) to force extra time. In the 112th minute, Mores Valincic scored a stunning goal from outside the box to complete the comeback and secure Zagreb’s place in the next round. Thun will continue in the Europa League qualifiers.

Other notable results included Sabah from Azerbaijan defeating Finnish side KuPS 2-0 (3-0 aggregate) to advance, and Swedish club Mjällby progressing after a 0-0 draw with Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar, following a 3-0 first-leg win. In the non-champions path, Austria’s Sturm Graz beat Hearts 2-0 (6-0 aggregate), with goals from Simon Seidl (64th minute) and Amran Zoghlou (68th minute). Meanwhile, Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva aims to overturn their deficit against Vikingur to reach the third qualifying round of the Champions League.