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Zagreb vs. Betis: Europa League Showdown Looms
11 Dec
Summary
- Dinamo Zagreb seeks to end a winless streak against Real Betis.
- Real Betis aims to strengthen knockout chances with an away win.
- Both teams are coming off contrasting results in their domestic leagues.
Dinamo Zagreb will host Real Betis at Stadion Maksimir in a pivotal UEFA Europa League encounter. The Croatian side enters the match following a dramatic 1-1 draw in their domestic league's eternal derby. Prior to this, Dinamo had experienced a mixed start to their Europa League campaign, winning their opening two games but failing to secure a victory in their subsequent three. They are determined to avoid consecutive European defeats.
Real Betis is refocusing on continental competition after a high-scoring loss in their last La Liga outing. Despite the domestic setback, Los Verdiblancos carry strong momentum in Europe, remaining undefeated in their last seven away fixtures on the continent, with five clean sheets. A win on Thursday would significantly boost their prospects of automatic qualification for the knockout stage.
This fixture presents a clear objective for both teams. While Dinamo Zagreb aims to halt their recent dip in form and secure a positive result at home, Real Betis is poised to leverage their impressive away record in Europe. The outcome will have a direct impact on Betis's ambitions for advancing further in the tournament.
