Dinamo's returning player was deservedly man of the match, and his teammate made great use of his limited minutes

Dinamo Zagreb achieved a resounding 5-0 victory against Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Croatian champions dominated the match at home, establishing a commanding lead ahead of the return fixture.

Miha Zajc opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a powerful shot from 20 meters. Scott McKenna doubled Dinamo's advantage just a minute later. Mateo Lisica extended the lead in the 51st minute, followed by Luka Stojković's goal in the 76th minute, which he set up himself after assisting Zajc earlier. Lukas Kačavenda completed the rout in stoppage time, sealing the emphatic win.

Several Dinamo players delivered standout performances. Luka Stojković was particularly effective, contributing both a goal and an assist. Miha Zajc, who scored the opening goal, and Lukas Kačavenda, who capitalized on limited playing time to score the final goal, were also highlighted. Goalkeeper Filipović had a relatively quiet game, facing few threats, while the defense, marshaled by McKenna and Dominguez, remained solid.

Coach Mario Kovačević's tactical decisions appeared to pay off, with the team showing good cohesion and execution. The team's strong performance sets them up favorably for the second leg, which will be played in Lithuania in seven days.