Viking - Dinamo Zagreb
Viking and Dinamo Zagreb face off in Champions League decider
Viking arrive at this decisive final round of Champions League qualification following a period of mixed domestic form in the Eliteserien, where they recently bounced back from a narrow defeat to Rosenborg by securing a hard-fought draw in the opening leg. Their path to this stage has required resilience, balancing league commitments with the growing intensity of European competition. Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb enter the fixture with significant momentum, having maintained a dominant run in the HNL, including a convincing victory over NK Varazdin. Their European campaign has been defined by a high-scoring approach, successfully navigating previous rounds to reach this critical juncture.
The two sides meet at Lyse Arena on 26 August 2026 for the second leg of this tie, with the aggregate score locked at 2-2 following their encounter on 18 August 2026. With the contest perfectly poised, both teams must now determine who will secure their place in the group stage. The atmosphere at Lyse Arena will be pivotal as Viking look to leverage home advantage against a Dinamo Zagreb side that has proven dangerous on the road throughout their qualification journey.