2024–25 in Croatian football

The following article presents a summary of the 2024–25 football season in Croatia, which is the 34th season of competitive football in the country.

Football in Croatia
Season2024–25
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National teams

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Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
UEFA Euro 2024 – Group stage
15 June 2024 Olympiastadion, Berlin   Spain 0–3 UEFA.com
19 June 2024 Volksparkstadion, Hamburg   Albania 2–2 Kramarić, Gjasula (o.g.) UEFA.com
24 June 2024 Red Bull Arena, Leipzig   Italy 1–1 Modrić UEFA.com
2024–25 UEFA Nations League A – Group stage
5 September 2024 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon   Portugal 1–2 Dalot (o.g.) UEFA.com
8 September 2024 Opus Arena, Osijek   Poland 1–0 Modrić UEFA.com
12 October 2024 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Scotland 2–1 Matanović, Kramarić UEFA.com
15 October 2024 Śląski Stadium, Chorzów   Poland 3–3 Sosa, P. Sučić, Baturina UEFA.com
15 November 2024 Hampden Park, Glasgow   Scotland 0–1 UEFA.com
18 November 2024 Stadion Poljud, Split   Portugal UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification – Group stage
5 September 2024 Sport Centre Rudes, Zagreb   Faroe Islands 2–1 Ljubičić, Ivanović UEFA.com
10 September 2024 Stadion Branko Čavlović-Čavlek, Karlovac   Portugal 0–2 UEFA.com
11 October 2024 Ivan Kušek-Apaš City Stadium, Koprivnica   Andorra 2–0 Beljo, Hodža UEFA.com
15 October 2024 Ivan Kušek-Apaš City Stadium, Koprivnica   Greece 3–2 Kačavenda, Beljo, Vušković UEFA.com
2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification – Play-offs
15 November 2024 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi   Georgia 0–1 UEFA.com
19 November 2024 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Georgia UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
13 November 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Armenia 4–0 Durdov, Živković, Baždarić (2) UEFA.com
16 November 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Belarus 2–0 Baždarić, Lukić UEFA.com
19 November 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Serbia UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Round 1
9 October 2024 Arena Kombëtare, Tirana   Albania 1–1 Kurti (o.g.) UEFA.com
12 October 2024 Arena Kombëtare, Tirana   Faroe Islands 7–0 Smiljanić, P. Horvat (2), N. Horvat, Mišura, Vojvodić, Kusanović UEFA.com
15 October 2024 Arena Kombëtare, Tirana   Netherlands 3–1 P. Horvat, Kusanović (2) UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying League B - Group stage
12 July 2024 Stadion Branko Čavlović-Čavlek, Karlovac   Wales 0–3 UEFA.com
16 July 2024 Petar Miloševski Training Centre, Skopje   Ukraine 0–2 UEFA.com
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs - First round
25 October 2024 Stadion Varteks, Varaždin   Northern Ireland 1–1 Lojna UEFA.com
29 October 2024 Windsor Park, Belfast   Northern Ireland 0–1 (a.e.t.) UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification - Round 1
27 November 2024 Stadion Sv. Josip Radnik, Sesvete   Luxembourg UEFA.com
30 November 2024 Stadion Lučko, Lučko   Malta UEFA.com
3 December 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Slovenia UEFA.com
Date Venue Opponents Score Croatia scorer(s) Report
2025 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification - Round 1
1 November 2024 Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje   Italy 0–2 UEFA.com
4 November 2024 Gradski stadion Hrvace, Hrvace   France 1–1 Bandula UEFA.com
7 November 2024 Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje   Bulgaria 2–0 Grgić, Bandula UEFA.com

League tables

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Croatian Football League

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation[a]
1 Hajduk Split 13 8 4 1 21 8 +13 28 Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round
2 Rijeka 14 6 8 0 20 5 +15 26 Qualification to Conference League second qualifying round
3 Dinamo Zagreb 14 7 4 3 30 17 +13 25
4 Varaždin 14 5 6 3 12 9 +3 21
5 Osijek 13 6 2 5 19 16 +3 20
6 Slaven Belupo 14 3 4 7 15 20 −5 13
7 Lokomotiva 14 3 4 7 15 21 −6 13
8 Istra 1961 14 3 4 7 11 23 −12 13
9 Gorica 13 3 3 7 13 21 −8 12
10 Šibenik 13 3 3 7 9 25 −16 12 Relegation to First Football League
Updated to match(es) played on 23 November 2024. Source: SuperSport HNL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored (at home if two teams tied); 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-off
(Note: Criteria 2-4 and 7 is only used if deciding champion, teams to international competition or teams for relegation and in that case criteria 6 will not be used).[1]
Notes:
  1. ^ The 2024–25 Croatian Football Cup winners qualify for the Europa League first qualifying round (or the second-placed team if the Croatian Cup winners finish first). If the Croatian Cup winners finish in the top three, the second Conference League second qualifying round spot will be passed to the fourth-placed team.

Croatian clubs in Europe

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Summary

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Club Competition Starting round Final round Matches played
Dinamo Zagreb Champions League Play-off round TBD 6
Rijeka Europa League 2nd qualifying round 3rd qualifying round 4
Conference League Play-off round 2
Hajduk Split Conference League 2nd qualifying round 3rd qualifying round 4
Osijek Conference League 2nd qualifying round 3rd qualifying round 4
ŽNK Osijek Women's Champions League 1st qualifying round 2nd qualifying round 4
Dinamo Zagreb U19 Youth League League phase TBD 4
Lokomotiva Zagreb U19 Youth League Second round TBD 2

Dinamo Zagreb

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Date Venue Opponents Score Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s) Report
2024–25 Champions League - Play-off round
20 August 2024 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Qarabağ 3–0 Pjaca, Kulenović (2) UEFA.com
28 August 2024 Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, Baku   Qarabağ 2–0 Pjaca, Silva (o.g.) UEFA.com
2024–25 UEFA Champions League - League phase
17 September 2024 Allianz Arena, Munich   Bayern Munich 2–9 Petković, Ogiwara UEFA.com
2 October 2024 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Monaco 2–2 Sučić, Baturina UEFA.com
23 October 2024 Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim   Red Bull Salzburg 2–0 Kulenović, Petković UEFA.com
5 November 2024 Národný futbalový štadión, Bratislava   Slovan Bratislava 4–1 Špikić, Sučić, Kulenović (2) UEFA.com
27 November 2024 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Borussia Dortmund UEFA.com
10 December 2024 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Celtic UEFA.com
22 January 2025 Emirates Stadium, London   Arsenal UEFA.com
29 January 2025 Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb   Milan UEFA.com

Rijeka

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Date Venue Opponents Score Rijeka scorer(s) Report
2024–25 Europa League - Second qualifying round
25 July 2024 Sibiu Municipal Stadium, Sibiu   Corvinul Hunedoara 0–0 UEFA.com
1 August 2024 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Corvinul Hunedoara 1–0 Petrovič UEFA.com
2024–25 Europa League - Third qualifying round
8 August 2024 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Elfsborg 1–1 Galešić UEFA.com
15 August 2024 Borås Arena, Borås   Elfsborg 0–2 UEFA.com
2024–25 Conference League - Play-off round
22 August 2024 Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka   Olimpija Ljubljana 1–1 Ivanović UEFA.com
29 August 2024 Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana   Olimpija Ljubljana 0–5 UEFA.com

Hajduk Split

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Date Venue Opponents Score Hajduk Split scorer(s) Report
2024–25 Conference League - Second qualifying round
25 July 2024 Stadion Poljud, Split   HB Tórshavn 2–0 Uremović, Livaja UEFA.com
1 August 2024 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn   HB Tórshavn 0–0 UEFA.com
2024–25 Conference League - Third qualifying round
8 August 2024 Štadión pod Čebraťom, Ružomberok   Ružomberok 0–0 UEFA.com
15 August 2024 Stadion Poljud, Split   Ružomberok 0–1 UEFA.com

Osijek

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Date Venue Opponents Score Osijek scorer(s) Report
2024–25 Conference League - Second qualifying round
25 July 2024 Opus Arena, Osijek   FCI Levadia 5–1 Miérez (3), Guedes, Bukvić UEFA.com
1 August 2024 Lilleküla Stadium, Tallinn   FCI Levadia 1–0 Pušić UEFA.com
2024–25 Conference League - Third qualifying round
8 August 2024 Opus Arena, Osijek   Zira 1–1 Matković UEFA.com
15 August 2024 Dalga Arena, Baku   Zira 2–2 (a.e.t.)
1–2 (p)
Jugović, Matković UEFA.com

ŽNK Osijek

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Date Venue Opponents Score ŽNK Osijek scorer(s) Report
2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League - First qualifying round
4 September 2024 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Spartak Myjava 2–0 Lojna (2) UEFA.com
7 September 2024 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Peamount 2–1 Lojna, Petković UEFA.com
2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League - Second qualifying round
18 September 2024 Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek   Twente 1–4 Balić UEFA.com
26 September 2024 De Grolsch Veste, Enschede   Twente 0–4 UEFA.com

Dinamo Zagreb U19

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Date Venue Opponents Score Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s) Report
2024–25 UEFA Youth League - League phase
17 September 2024 FC Bayern Campus, Munich   Bayern Munich 1–2 Rimac UEFA.com
2 October 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Monaco 1–0 Horvat UEFA.com
23 October 2024 Akademie Salzburg, Liefering   Red Bull Salzburg 2–3 Šunta, Šepić UEFA.com
5 November 2024 National Training Centre, Senec   Slovan Bratislava 2–2 Šunta, Horvat UEFA.com
27 November 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Borussia Dortmund UEFA.com
10 December 2024 Ivan Laljak-Ivić Stadium, Zaprešić   Celtic UEFA.com

Lokomotiva Zagreb U19

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Date Venue Opponents Score Lokomotiva Zagreb U19 scorer(s) Report
2024–25 UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path - Second round
23 October 2024 Branko Čavlović-Čavlek, Karlovac   Dinamo Minsk 2–1 Utrobičić, Đurković UEFA.com
27 October 2024 Sv. Josip Radnik, Sesvete   Dinamo Minsk 0–0 UEFA.com
2024–25 UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path - Third round
27 November 2024 Central Stadium Hagi Academy, Ovidiu   Farul Constanța UEFA.com
12 December 2024 Sv. Josip Radnik, Sesvete   Farul Constanța UEFA.com

References

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  1. ^ "Propozicije natjecanja za prvenstvo SuperSport Hrvatske nogometne lige za natjecateljsku godinu 2024/2025" (PDF). hns-cff.hr (in Croatian). 3 June 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.