Dinamo Zagreb Thrash Slovan Bratislava 4-1 in Dominant Second-Half Performance

Dinamo Zagreb stormed to a convincing 4-1 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Slovakian capital, with a second-half surge that saw them pull away and secure three crucial points in the Champions League. Slovan Bratislava battled hard but were ultimately overpowered, as Dinamo continued their rise in the group standings.

After a relatively even first half, the second period saw Slovan emerge with intent, pushing for an equalizer and generating chances as they accumulated 1.79 expected goals (xG). However, their offensive momentum was halted just nine minutes after the restart when Dinamo’s Marko Pjaca delivered a deflected cross to the far post, where Sandro Kulenovic was waiting to tap the ball home, putting Dinamo up 2-1.

Dinamo’s attacking pressure mounted, and while they registered only 1.62 xG, they remained clinical in front of goal. Kulenovic was pivotal again, sealing his brace with a stunning 20-yard strike into the bottom corner, putting Dinamo firmly in control.

Despite Slovan's efforts to reduce the deficit with attempts from Guram Kashia, Tolic, and Gajdos, they failed to find the back of the net. Dinamo nearly added further goals, with Luka Sucic and Ronael Pierre-Gabriel both striking the woodwork in quick succession.

The result marks Dinamo’s second consecutive Champions League win, propelling them to 10th place in the table as they continue to build momentum. Meanwhile, Slovan Bratislava, with four losses, zero points, and a –13 goal difference, find themselves at the bottom of the group, facing an uphill battle to stay competitive in the competition.