The following article presents a summary of the 2018–19 football season in Croatia, which will be the 28th season of competitive football in the country.
National teams
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2018 FIFA World Cup - Group stage
|
| 16 June 2018
|
Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
|
Nigeria
|
2–0
|
Etebo (o.g.), Modrić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 21 June 2018
|
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
|
Argentina
|
3–0
|
Rebić, Modrić, Rakitić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 26 June 2018
|
Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
|
Iceland
|
2–1
|
Badelj, Perišić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 2018 FIFA World Cup - Knockout stage
|
| 1 July 2018
|
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
|
Denmark
|
1–1 (3–2 p)
|
Mandžukić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 7 July 2018
|
Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
|
Russia
|
2–2 (4–3 p)
|
Kramarić, Vida
|
FIFA.com
|
| 11 July 2018
|
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
|
England
|
2–1 (a.e.t.)
|
Perišić, Mandžukić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 15 July 2018
|
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
|
France
|
2–4
|
Perišić, Mandžukić
|
FIFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Nations League A - Group stage
|
| 11 September 2018
|
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
|
Spain
|
0–6
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 12 October 2018
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
England
|
0–0
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 15 November 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Spain
|
3–2
|
Kramarić, Jedvaj (2)
|
UEFA.com
|
| 18 November 2018
|
Wembley Stadium, London
|
England
|
1–2
|
Kramarić
|
UEFA.com
|
| UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying - Group stage
|
| 21 March 2019
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Azerbaijan
|
2–1
|
Barišić, Kramarić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 24 March 2019
|
Groupama Arena, Budapest
|
Hungary
|
1–2
|
Rebić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 8 June 2019
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Wales
|
2–1
|
Lawrence (o.g.), Perišić
|
UEFA.com
|
| Friendly fixtures
|
| 6 September 2018
|
Estádio do Algarve, Loulé
|
Portugal
|
1–1
|
Perišić
|
|
| 15 October 2018
|
Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka
|
Jordan
|
2–1
|
Vida, Mitrović
|
|
| 11 June 2019
|
Stadion Varteks, Varaždin
|
Tunisia
|
1–2
|
Petković
|
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage
|
| 10 September 2018
|
Neman Stadium, Grodno
|
Belarus
|
4–0
|
Jakoliš, Šunjić, Halilović, Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 12 October 2018
|
Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula
|
Greece
|
2–0
|
Pasalidis (o.g.), Brekalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 15 October 2018
|
San Marino Stadium, Serravalle
|
San Marino
|
4–0
|
Halilović, Vlašić, Uremović, Bosančić
|
UEFA.com
|
| Friendly fixtures
|
| 15 November 2018
|
Stade Pierre Brisson, Beauvais
|
France
|
2–2
|
Halilović, Uremović
|
|
| 25 March 2019
|
Stadio Benito Stirpe, Frosinone
|
Italy
|
2–2
|
Halilović, Kalaica
|
|
| 12 June 2019
|
Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula
|
Denmark
|
1–0
|
Bašić
|
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
|
| 14 November 2018
|
SK Hanácká Slavia Kroměříž, Kroměříž
|
North Macedonia
|
1–1
|
Šutalo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 17 November 2018
|
Letná Stadion, Zlín
|
Luxembourg
|
2–1
|
Marin, Palaversa
|
UEFA.com
|
| 20 November 2018
|
Letná Stadion, Zlín
|
Czech Republic
|
2–2
|
Šego, Palaversa
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round
|
| 20 March 2019
|
Gradski stadion, Sinj
|
Germany
|
1–2
|
Blagaić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 23 March 2019
|
Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje
|
Hungary
|
2–0
|
Šutalo, Marin
|
UEFA.com
|
| 26 March 2019
|
Gradski stadion, Sinj
|
Norway
|
2–3
|
Šutalo, Palaversa
|
UEFA.com
|
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Croatia scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
|
| 27 October 2018
|
Gradski stadion, Sinj
|
Armenia
|
3–0
|
Vasilj, Biuk, Groznica
|
UEFA.com
|
| 30 October 2018
|
Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje
|
Andorra
|
3–0
|
Vasilj (2), Sučić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2 November 2018
|
Gradski stadion, Sinj
|
Italy
|
0–3
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round
|
| 21 March 2019
|
Silkeborg Stadium, Silkeborg
|
Denmark
|
3–2
|
Jurčec, Groznica, Gvardiol
|
UEFA.com
|
| 24 March 2019
|
Silkeborg Stadium, Silkeborg
|
England
|
0–0
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 27 March 2019
|
Vorup Stadion, Randers
|
Switzerland
|
1–1
|
Branšteter
|
UEFA.com
|
League tables
Source:
PrvaHNL.hrRules 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 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 for promotion or relegation and in that case criteria 6 will not be used).
[2](C) Champions;
(P) Promoted;
(R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Dinamo Zagreb II, Hajduk Split II and Osijek II are ineligible for promotion
Croatian clubs in Europe
Summary
Dinamo Zagreb
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2018–19 Champions League - Second qualifying round
|
| 24 July 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
|
5–0
|
Hajrović, Oršić, Ademi (2), Hodžić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 31 July 2018
|
Turner Stadium, Be'er Sheva
|
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
|
2–2
|
Budimir, Hajrović
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 Champions League - Third qualifying round
|
| 7 August 2018
|
Astana Arena, Astana
|
Astana
|
2–0
|
Budimir, Olmo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 14 August 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Astana
|
1–0
|
Gavranović
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 Champions League - Play-off round
|
| 22 August 2018
|
Stade de Suisse, Bern
|
Young Boys
|
1–1
|
Oršić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 28 August 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Young Boys
|
1–2
|
Hajrović
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Europa League - Group stage
|
| 20 September 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Fenerbahçe
|
4–1
|
Šunjić, Hajrović (2), Olmo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 4 October 2018
|
Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht
|
Anderlecht
|
2–0
|
Hajrović, Gojak
|
UEFA.com
|
| 25 October 2018
|
Štadión Antona Malatinského, Trnava
|
Spartak Trnava
|
2–1
|
Gavranović, Oršić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 8 November 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Spartak Trnava
|
3–1
|
Gojak, Kadlec (o.g.), Oršić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 29 November 2018
|
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul
|
Fenerbahçe
|
0–0
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 13 December 2018
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Anderlecht
|
0–0
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Europa League - Round of 32
|
| 14 February 2019
|
Doosan Arena, Plzeň
|
Viktoria Plzeň
|
1–2
|
Olmo
|
UEFA.com
|
| 21 February 2019
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Viktoria Plzeň
|
3–0
|
Oršić, Dilaver, Petković
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Europa League - Round of 16
|
| 7 March 2019
|
Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
|
Benfica
|
1–0
|
Petković
|
UEFA.com
|
| 14 March 2019
|
Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
|
Benfica
|
0–3 (a.e.t.)
|
|
UEFA.com
|
Rijeka
Hajduk Split
Osijek
ŽNK Osijek
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
ŽNK Osijek scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round
|
| 7 August 2018
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Dragon 2014
|
13–0
|
Andrlić (3), Joščak (2), Bulut, Balić (3), Lojna, Balog (2), Maltašić
|
UEFA.com
|
| 10 August 2018
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Sporting CP
|
0–3
|
|
UEFA.com
|
| 13 August 2018
|
Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek
|
Avaldsnes
|
2–2
|
Joščak, Šalek
|
UEFA.com
|
Dinamo Zagreb U19
| Date
|
Venue
|
Opponents
|
Score
|
Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s)
|
Report
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path - First round
|
| 2 October 2018
|
Stadionul Viitorul, Ovidiu
|
Viitorul Constanța
|
1–0
|
Ćuže
|
UEFA.com
|
| 23 October 2018
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Viitorul Constanța
|
2–0
|
Leca (o.g.), Ćuže
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path - Second round
|
| 7 November 2018
|
Astana Arena, Astana
|
Astana
|
1–1
|
Šipoš
|
UEFA.com
|
| 27 November 2018
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Astana
|
3–1
|
Šipoš, Franjić, Kapitanović
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Youth League - Play-offs
|
| 19 February 2019
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Lokomotiv Moscow
|
1–1 (5–4 p)
|
Šipoš
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Youth League - Round of 16
|
| 12 March 2019
|
Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb
|
Liverpool
|
1–1 (4–3 p)
|
Šipoš
|
UEFA.com
|
| 2018–19 UEFA Youth League - Quarter-finals
|
| 3 April 2019
|
Cobham Training Centre, Cobham
|
Chelsea
|
1–1 (2–4 p)
|
Marin
|
UEFA.com
|
References