HNK Rijeka secured a narrow 1–0 victory over PAOK in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The match kicked off at 18:45 UTC at an undisclosed venue, with Slovakian referee Ivan Kružliak officiating. The home side held a 1–0 lead at half-time, a scoreline that ultimately decided the contest as no further goals were added in the second half.

For HNK Rijeka, this result gave them a vital advantage heading into the return leg. A clean sheet and a one-goal l...