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Football – Europa League – Season 2025/2026 (7. round)
22. January 2026. 21:00h
Dinamo Zagreb vs FC Steaua Bucurest
Maksimir Stadium, Zagreb, HR
2026
22
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB, UEFA Europa League 2025/2026, Matchday 7, Zagreb Stadion Maksimir

Looking for tickets for Dinamo Zagreb vs FCSB in the 2025/2026 UEFA Europa League? Here you can easily secure your seat for Matchday 7 at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, watch both clubs fight for Europe live and feel the intense crowd. Book your tickets early to avoid missing this special night under the floodlights

Dinamo Zagreb and FCSB bring a new European night to Maksimir

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 21:00, Stadion Maksimir will once again come alive with one of those European nights by which Zagreb has been recognised on the football map for years. Dinamo Zagreb host FCSB in Matchday 7 of the league phase of Football – the UEFA Europa League season 2025/2026, at a time when the new competition format decides who stays in the fight for a place in the knockout phase and who drops out of Europe. Both the Croatian champions and the Romanian powerhouse played a demanding series of fixtures over the winter: Dinamo have already welcomed Celta Vigo and Real Betis to Maksimir, while FCSB in Burneu and Bucharest went through goal-fests with Basel, Young Boys and Feyenoord, so this clash is a logical continuation of the European marathon for both teams. That is precisely why interest in tickets is growing day by day: Dinamo’s supporters expect the team, in front of its own stands, to respond to recent European setbacks, while the guests from Romania see an opportunity for an upset that would open the door to a European spring. The greater the importance of the match in the standings, the greater the demand for tickets, so for everyone who wants to be part of this story, the smartest move is to secure your tickets for this event in time and already plan Thursday night at Maksimir.

League-phase context: Dinamo chase the pack, FCSB seek a new major European step forward

The new league phase of the Europa League has given Dinamo and FCSB eight opponents, spread across autumn and winter, and Matchday 7 arrives at a moment when the gaps in the table are measured in one or two points and every slip carries huge consequences. Dinamo started convincingly, among other things with a home win against Fenerbahçe and successes in the early rounds, only then to suffer a heavy 0:3 defeat at Maksimir to Celta Vigo and later a 1:3 loss to Real Betis, which further complicated the situation in the standings and left them in a zone where every remaining duel is experienced as a mini-final. FCSB, on the other hand, have a distinctly mixed results profile: from a narrow away win over Go Ahead Eagles, through home defeats to Young Boys and Bologna, to a spectacular 4:3 win over Feyenoord in Bucharest, the Romanians confirm the reputation of a team capable of scoring, but also conceding, multiple goals in almost every match. In such a scenario, the clash in Zagreb looks like a classic of the new format – Dinamo as a team seeking redemption in front of their fans, FCSB as an ambitious guest for whom even a point can drastically change the outlook for the rest of the season – and all of it as a perfect reason for supporters to already think about buying tickets via the button below and reserving their seat in the stands.

Dinamo in the domestic league and the Europa League: results pressure as extra motivation

On the domestic scene, Dinamo still maintain a high level, at the top of the SuperSport HNL table, with the league’s most efficient attack and a run of matches in which they dominate possession and the number of shots toward the opponent’s goal, as confirmed by current statistics from the Croatian championship. Still, the European season has taught the Blues how small the margin for error is: the heavy home defeats at Maksimir to Celta Vigo and Real Betis clearly showed that, in the new league-phase system, a string of bad nights very quickly turns into a fight for bare survival on the European stage. Coach Mario Kovačević, ahead of the year’s finale, spoke openly about the need for the team to become more compact, tougher in defence and more decisive on the counter, and the match against FCSB is an ideal opportunity to turn all the lessons learned into points. Further spice is added by absences: the list of unavailable players for Dinamo ahead of this fixture is led by striker Sandro Kulenović, the season’s top scorer who is suspended, while key midfielder Josip Mišić and centre-back Raul Torrente are sidelined with injuries, forcing Kovačević to adjust the starting XI and the tactical plan. In such a context, support from the stands and timely ticket purchase take on new weight, because it is clear that Dinamo against FCSB will also need the extra boost that full stands and a loud crowd bring.

FCSB between rich tradition, legal disputes and a new European chapter

FCSB arrive in Zagreb as a club whose DNA carries one of the most impressive stories of Eastern European football – winning the European Cup in 1986 and European dominance in the 1980s – but also as a team burdened by modern disputes over identity, crest and the historical legacy of Steaua. Romanian courts in recent years have been deciding who may claim the trophies won in the socialist era, while FCSB, now as a private club, have on the pitch continued to collect domestic titles and appearances in UEFA competitions. On the European stage in the more recent era they appear more as a team that oscillates between big nights – such as the aforementioned wins against Feyenoord or solid performances in earlier Europa League and Conference League seasons – and heavy defeats, where defensive cracks and nervousness in the back line are exposed. The current 2025/2026 Europa League season continues that pattern: 0:2 at home against Young Boys, 1:2 against Bologna, 1:3 in Basel, but also a 4:3 triumph over Feyenoord show that FCSB turn almost every match into a goal-fest, which for Dinamo means the defence will have to withstand the intensity of the visitors’ attacks, while every situation in front of the opponent’s goal will be a potential decisive moment. For FCSB supporters, that combination of romance and chaos is one of the reasons they readily buy tickets and travel across Europe, and some of them are expected at Maksimir, where together with the home fans they will create an atmosphere worthy of the tradition of both clubs.

Tactical duel: Dinamo’s structure versus Romanian risk

Because of the new competition format, in which each team in the league phase plays eight different opponents, Dinamo and FCSB have already tested a range of tactical solutions, so Matchday 7 in Zagreb will be a clash of two fairly clear philosophies. Under Kovačević, Dinamo often rely on a flexible 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with pronounced control of midfield and aggressive pressing immediately after losing the ball, but also an increasing reliance on quick breaks down the wings after European matches showed that an open exchange of blows against clubs from top leagues can be too dangerous. FCSB lean more toward proactive play in a high and mid block, with emphasis on transitions and vertical passes toward the forwards, which has already brought explosive moments in the league phase, but also holes in defence. The home side face an additional problem in that top scorer Kulenović is suspended, while Mišić and Torrente are injured, so Dinamo must rely on a deeper squad and different striker profiles, while on the opposite side FCSB remain without an important centre-back, Joyskim Dawa, who according to current data is still recovering from a serious injury. In practice, that means spectators at Maksimir will likely witness a match in which Dinamo try to balance between patient build-up and fast counters, while the Romanians look for manoeuvring space in the final thirty or so metres – so the advice that supporters should secure their tickets as early as possible sounds entirely logical: everything points to a night in which goals and chances will come at both ends.

Stadion Maksimir as a stage: history, atmosphere and the importance of a European winter in Zagreb

Stadion Maksimir, at Maksimirska cesta 128, has for more than a century stood as one of the key places of Croatian sport, from the early days of Građanski and HAŠK at the beginning of the 20th century to the modern European nights of Dinamo and the Croatian national team. Throughout history it has undergone several reconstructions, from the construction of the new north stand in the late 1990s to works after the earthquake, and current plans of the city authorities and the club envisage a complete reconstruction and the building of a modern stadium with a capacity of around 35,000 seats that will meet the highest UEFA standards. Despite criticism for its concrete aesthetics and the uneven filling of the east stand, Maksimir has remained a synonym for great European nights, in which Tottenham, Chelsea and many other renowned clubs have fallen, while the song of the Bad Blue Boys from the north stand spills across the whole neighbourhood. This winter, the stadium welcomes a new phase of the Europa League with Dinamo, and the capacity listed at around 37,000 seats in official statistics is an additional reminder of how many people can simultaneously breathe in the same football moment. That is precisely why ticket sales for this match are not just a formality, but also a barometer of the mood in the city; the more tickets are bought in time via the button below, the greater the chance that Maksimir against FCSB will look and sound like the old, sold-out stadium that for years built Dinamo’s European reputation.

Zagreb as host: the city’s rhythm, supporter rituals and accommodation for guests

The Dinamo Zagreb – FCSB match comes at a time when Zagreb is slowly returning to its everyday rhythm after the holidays, but in February it still lives under the sign of a winter atmosphere, cosy cafés and walks through the city centre, which makes a perfect backdrop for a supporters’ day. Home fans traditionally combine work or university with going to Maksimir, gather at Ban Jelačić Square and in the surrounding streets, and then move eastward by trams and buses, while guests from other parts of Croatia and abroad use the day to visit the Lower and Upper Town, Medvednica or Maksimir Park before heading to the stadium. For those coming from outside Zagreb, timely planning of accommodation in the host city becomes just as important as buying tickets, because a good location makes it easier to get to the match and return after the final whistle. As 21:00 approaches, the city slowly changes rhythm: traffic is heavier toward Maksimir, cafés and restaurants fill with supporters in blue and red-blue colours, and conversations narrow down to tactics, form and predictions, while the ticket-purchase button is an excellent tool for everyone who decides at the last moment to join this night. Anyone who wants their Thursday in Zagreb not to be just an ordinary working day, but a true supporters’ experience, can already plan both tickets and their stay in the city so that the match against FCSB becomes the highlight of the entire visit.

Practical information: how to get to Maksimir and why tickets should be sorted out in advance

Stadion Maksimir is located east of the inner centre, at approximately three kilometres’ distance, so supporters have several options for arrival: from the city centre it is possible to come by tram toward Dubrava, combine bus lines or, with a bit more time, opt for a walk along Maksimirska cesta, which before matches takes on a recognisable supporters’ colour. Since 22 January is played in an evening slot, traffic jams and colder weather are additional arguments in favour of arriving earlier, especially for those who want to avoid queues at the entrances and calmly find their place in the stand. In such circumstances it is logical to secure tickets in advance, by purchasing via the button below, instead of risking waiting until the last days, when interest grows and the choice of seats becomes ever smaller. For supporters planning to stay overnight in the city, especially those coming from other parts of Croatia or Romania, choosing accommodation close to the venue or with good public connections to Maksimir further reduces stress on matchday. A well-planned arrival, tickets bought in advance and clear logistics around transport and accommodation are the best way to save energy for what is ultimately most important – supporting your team for all 90 minutes.

Numbers and trends: goals, form and mood ahead of the clash

Statistical data from the league phase so far show that Dinamo and FCSB almost guarantee an attractive match, because both teams belong to the upper tier of the Europa League by average number of goals per game. Dinamo have already shown two faces in their European outings: they convincingly beat Fenerbahçe and Maccabi, and then at home suffered a series of defeats to Celta and Betis, in which they conceded as many as six goals across those two matches, while at the same time maintaining a habit of creating chances and producing a high number of shots toward the opponent’s goal. FCSB, on the other hand, in the same league phase put together a run of matches in which hardly anyone remained indifferent: 0:2 against Young Boys, 1:2 against Bologna, 1:3 in Basel and then a dramatic 4:3 against Feyenoord, by which the Romanians clearly confirm that they do not calculate, but accept risk to reach three points. Analytical platforms for comparing form note that these two teams, in a large percentage of matches, go over the 2.5-goal line and that both sides often score, which further strengthens the impression that the duel in Zagreb will be most exciting precisely in moments when defences crack under pressure. Such a match profile is another reason why tickets for this event quickly find owners: fans do not want only to be present, but also to participate in an atmosphere in which every chance, every shot and every goal is lived as part of a personal story.

Bad Blue Boys and away supporters: choreographies, songs and supporter culture

No description of a match at Maksimir can be complete without the story of the Bad Blue Boys, Dinamo’s supporters’ group which since 1986 has been synonymous with uncompromising support for the club, recognisable choreographies and often a very intense atmosphere in the north stand. In recent years, European media have increasingly singled out Maksimir as one of the places where supporters know how to raise the match experience to a new level, and numerous videos from HNL matches and Dinamo’s European fixtures circulate on social networks as examples of supporter passion. In the clash against FCSB, the arrival of Romanian supporters is also expected, known for being extremely loud on European away days and inclined toward pyrotechnics, so security services will have the additional task of ensuring everything stays within the boundaries of sporting competition. The combination of two temperamental crowds means that buying tickets for sections of the stands closer to the supporter cores will probably be especially sought after, because many want to experience that “front row” of the atmosphere up close. For supporters arriving in Zagreb from other cities or from Romania, a timely reserved accommodation for supporters on matchday will allow them to enjoy the city after the match without rushing, instead of thinking about an urgent return. In any case, it is clear that the night at Maksimir will be more than an ordinary football duel – it will be a collision of supporter cultures, colours, banners and songs that will echo in the ears of everyone who secures their tickets in time.

Why Matchday 7 is the key moment and how to turn it into a supporters’ experience

In the new Europa League system, in which 36 clubs compete in a single league phase, each of the eight matches carries special weight, but the run-in – Matchdays 7 and 8 – often decides who will secure direct qualification to the round of 16, who will finish in an additional play-off, and who will say goodbye to Europe. Ahead of the clash with FCSB, Dinamo have already experienced both rise and fall – from impressive wins to unpleasant defeats on their own turf – while FCSB balance between the desire to confirm historical renown and the reality of modern European football, in which every mistake is quickly punished. That is precisely why this match is not just another date on the calendar, but a potential turning point in the season of both clubs: Dinamo seek a way, after a tough run, to return among the teams aiming to progress, and FCSB see a chance that an upset in Zagreb could open the door to the play-offs. For supporters, 22 January is an ideal opportunity to turn a working week into a small personal holiday – a day that begins with planning travel, accommodation or a get-together, continues with buying tickets via the button below, and ends under the Maksimir floodlights, in a sea of blue and red-blue scarves. Whoever wants to be part of that story knows the most important first step is simple: secure your tickets in time and surrender to a football night that threatens to be one of the most interesting in the entire league phase.

Sources:
- FotMob / Sofascore – official pages with the schedule, venue and basic data about the Dinamo Zagreb – FCSB match in the Europa League on 22/1/2026.
- Transfermarkt / Sky Sports / ESPN – Dinamo and FCSB results and statistics in the 2025/2026 season, form in the Europa League and domestic leagues.
- UEFA.com and specialised football portals – description of the new Europa League format, the league phase with 36 clubs and eight matchdays.
- Historical and analytical pages about FCSB – data on European trophies, domestic titles and recent legal disputes regarding the legacy of Steaua Bucharest.
- Articles and reports about Stadion Maksimir and the Bad Blue Boys – capacity, stadium history, reconstruction plans and the supporter atmosphere at Dinamo matches.

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