The following article presents a summary of the 2015–16 football season in Croatia, which will be the 25th season of competitive football in the country.
National teams
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
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| UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage
|
| 3 September 2015
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Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku
|
Azerbaijan
|
0–0
|
|
UEFA.com
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| 6 September 2015
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Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
|
Norway
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 10 October 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Bulgaria
|
3–0
|
Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 13 October 2015
|
Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qali
|
Malta
|
1–0
|
Perišić
|
UEFA.com
|
| Friendly fixtures
|
| 17 November 2015
|
Olimp-2, Rostov on Don
|
Russia
|
3–1
|
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić
|
HNS-CFF.hr
|
| 23 March 2016
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Israel
|
2–0
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Perišić, Brozović
|
HNS-CFF.hr
|
| 26 March 2016
|
Groupama Arena, Budapest
|
Hungary
|
1–1
|
Mandžukić
|
HNS-CFF.hr
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| 27 May 2016
|
Gradski stadion, Koprivnica
|
Moldova
|
1–0
|
Kramarić
|
|
| 4 June 2016
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
San Marino
|
10–0
|
Pjaca, Mandžukić (3), Srna, Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić (3)
|
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage
|
| 3 September 2015
|
Gradski stadion, Koprivnica
|
Georgia
|
1–0
|
Milić
|
UEFA.com
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| 7 September 2015
|
Tamme Stadium, Tartu
|
Estonia
|
4–0
|
Milić, Pašalić (2), Radošević
|
UEFA.com
|
| 7 October 2015
|
San Marino Stadium, Serravalle
|
San Marino
|
3–0
|
Marić (2), Pašalić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 11 November 2015
|
Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik
|
San Marino
|
4–0
|
Halilović, Milić, Perić, Pjaca
|
UEFA.com
|
| 17 November 2015
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
Spain
|
2–3
|
Pašalić, Radošević
|
UEFA.com
|
| 24 March 2016
|
Estadio El Plantío, Burgos
|
Spain
|
3–0
|
Ćaleta-Car, Perica (2)
|
UEFA.com
|
| 28 March 2016
|
Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić
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Estonia
|
2–1
|
Pavičić, Perica
|
UEFA.com
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| Friendly fixtures
|
| 12 October 2015
|
Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić
|
Russia
|
3–4
|
Radošević (2), Dangubić
|
HNS-CFF.hr
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| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
|
| 18 November 2015
|
Stadion Veruda, Pula
|
Montenegro
|
3–1
|
Matić, Božić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 20 November 2015
|
Stadion Veli Jože, Poreč
|
Kazakhstan
|
1–0
|
Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 23 November 2015
|
Stadion Veruda, Pula
|
Hungary
|
1–1
|
Knežević
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round
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| 23 March 2016
|
Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka
|
Bulgaria
|
1–0
|
Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 25 March 2016
|
Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka
|
Scotland
|
3–0
|
Brodić, Turčin, Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 28 March 2016
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
Belgium
|
4–0
|
Benković, Brodić, Lovren, Knežević
|
UEFA.com
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Group stage
|
| 17 October 2015
|
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago
|
Chile
|
1–1
|
Moro
|
FIFA.com
|
| 20 October 2015
|
Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar
|
United States
|
2–2
|
Majić, Ivanušec
|
FIFA.com
|
| 23 October 2015
|
Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, Coquimbo
|
Nigeria
|
2–1
|
Brekalo, Majić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Knockout stage
|
| 29 October 2015
|
Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepción
|
Germany
|
2–0
|
Moro, Lovren
|
FIFA.com
|
| 1 November 2015
|
Estadio Municipal Nelson Oyarzún Arenas, Chillán
|
Mali
|
0–1
|
|
FIFA.com
|
| 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
|
| 26 October 2015
|
Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, Eschen
|
Gibraltar
|
4–1
|
Javorčić (2), Knežević (2)
|
UEFA.com
|
| 28 October 2015
|
Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers
|
Liechtenstein
|
2–0
|
Vujčić, Čuže
|
UEFA.com
|
| 31 October 2015
|
Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers
|
Czech Republic
|
2–2
|
Špikić, Kulenović
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round
|
| 16 March 2016
|
Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj
|
Wales
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 18 March 2016
|
Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj
|
Sweden
|
1–2
|
Javorčić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 21 March 2016
|
Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula
|
Portugal
|
2–4
|
Špikić, Javorčić
|
UEFA.com
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying - Group stage
|
| 17 September 2015
|
Kazım Karabekir Stadium, Erzurum
|
Turkey
|
4–1
|
Landeka, Joščak, Šundov, Šalek
|
UEFA.com
|
| 22 September 2015
|
Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb
|
Germany
|
0–1
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 25 October 2015
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Hungary
|
1–1
|
Joščak
|
UEFA.com
|
| 30 November 2015
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
Turkey
|
3–0
|
Šundov, Joščak, Andrlić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 8 April 2016
|
Gyirmóti Stadion, Győr
|
Hungary
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 12 April 2016
|
Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück
|
Germany
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 6 June 2016
|
Gradski stadion, Koprivnica
|
Russia
|
0–3
|
|
UEFA.com
|
League tables
Source:
PrvaHNL.hr,
SoccerwayRules 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](C) Champions;
(O) Play-off winners;
(R) Relegated
Notes:
Source:
Druga-HNL.comRules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head away goals scored
(C) Champions;
(P) Promoted;
(R) Relegated
Croatian clubs in Europe
Summary
Dinamo Zagreb
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2015–16 Champions League - Second qualifying round
|
| 15 July 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Fola Esch
|
1–1
|
Henríquez
|
UEFA.com
|
| 22 July 2015
|
Stade Émile Mayrisch, Esch-sur-Alzette
|
Fola Esch
|
3–0
|
Pjaca (2), Rog
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Champions League - Third qualifying round
|
| 28 July 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Molde
|
1–1
|
Henríquez
|
UEFA.com
|
| 4 August 2015
|
Aker Stadion, Molde
|
Molde
|
3–3
|
Pjaca, Ademi, Rog
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Champions League - Play-off round
|
| 19 August 2015
|
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
|
Skënderbeu Korçë
|
2–1
|
Soudani, Pivarić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 25 August 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Skënderbeu Korçë
|
4–1
|
Soudani (2), Taravel, Hodžić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Champions League - Group stage
|
| 16 September 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Arsenal
|
2–1
|
Pivarić, Fernandes
|
UEFA.com
|
| 29 September 2015
|
Allianz Arena, Munich
|
Bayern Munich
|
0–5
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 20 October 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Olympiacos
|
0–1
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 4 November 2015
|
Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
|
Olympiacos
|
1–2
|
Hodžić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 24 November 2015
|
Emirates Stadium, London
|
Arsenal
|
0–3
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 9 December 2015
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Bayern Munich
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
Rijeka
Hajduk Split
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Hajduk Split scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round
|
| 2 July 2015
|
Rakvere linnastaadion, Rakvere
|
Sillamäe Kalev
|
1–1
|
Caktaš
|
UEFA.com
|
| 9 July 2015
|
Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje
|
Sillamäe Kalev
|
6–2
|
Balić, Caktaš, Ohandza (2), Vlašić, Maglica
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
|
| 16 July 2015
|
Bonifika Stadium, Koper
|
Koper
|
2–3
|
Milović, Nižić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 23 July 2015
|
Stadion Poljud, Split
|
Koper
|
4–1
|
Kiš, Jefferson, Caktaš, Maglica
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Europa League - Third qualifying round
|
| 30 July 2015
|
Stadion Poljud, Split
|
Strømsgodset
|
2–0
|
Balić, Kiš
|
UEFA.com
|
| 6 August 2015
|
Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen
|
Strømsgodset
|
2–0
|
Caktaš, Ohandza
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 Europa League - Play-off round
|
| 20 August 2014
|
Stadion u Nisy, Liberec
|
Slovan Liberec
|
0–1
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 27 August 2014
|
Stadion Poljud, Split
|
Slovan Liberec
|
0–1
|
|
UEFA.com
|
Lokomotiva
ŽNK Osijek
Dinamo Zagreb U19
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Group stage
|
| 16 September 2015
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Arsenal
|
0–2
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 29 September 2015
|
Grünwalder Stadion, Munich
|
Bayern Munich
|
2–1
|
Božić, Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 20 October 2015
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Olympiacos
|
2–2
|
Čabraja, Olmo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 4 November 2015
|
Renti Training Centre, Piraeus
|
Olympiacos
|
3–1
|
Božić, Gojak (2)
|
UEFA.com
|
| 24 November 2015
|
Meadow Park, Borehamwood
|
Arsenal
|
2–1
|
Brekalo, Gojak
|
UEFA.com
|
| 9 December 2015
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Bayern Munich
|
0–1
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Round of 16
|
| 23 February 2016
|
Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht
|
Anderlecht
|
0–3 (Awarded)
|
Gojak, Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
Match originally finished 2–0 in favour of Dinamo Zagreb, but was awarded by UEFA as 3–0 win for Anderlecht due to Dinamo Zagreb fielding suspended player Matija Fintić.
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