Zrinjski fell to a 0–2 defeat against Utrecht in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The match, officiated by Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov, kicked off at 18:00 UTC and saw the Dutch side take a 1–0 lead into the half-time interval. The result left Zrinjski facing an uphill battle to reach the group stage, while Utrecht moved into a commanding position in the two-legged tie.

For Zrinjski, the home loss was a significant setback in their quest to reach the UEFA Europ...