Dinamo Zagreb learns potential Champions League third-round opponent

Croatian football club Dinamo Zagreb has discovered its potential opponent should they advance past Swiss champions Thun in the second qualifying round of the Champions League. The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, revealed that Dinamo would face the winner of the tie between KI Klaksvik of the Faroe Islands and Lithuania's Žalgiris.

Dinamo's journey in Europe's elite club competition begins with a match against Thun. The first leg is scheduled for July 22nd, with the return fixture taking place on July 29th at Dinamo's home ground. This crucial second-round clash is the immediate focus for the Zagreb-based club.

Should Dinamo fail to overcome Thun, they will be relegated to the Europa League. The draw for the third qualifying round of the Europa League is also scheduled for today, where Dinamo's rivals, Hajduk Split, will learn their potential opponent. For Dinamo, the path to the Champions League league stage requires successfully navigating three two-legged ties.

The potential opponent, KI Klaksvik or Žalgiris, presents a challenge, with the Lithuanian champion Žalgiris considered the favorite in their matchup. The club is preparing for the demanding qualification process, aiming to secure a place in the lucrative Champions League group stage.