UEFA Europa League: Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla Player Ratings as Dinamo Zagreb win the match 1-0 but lose 2-3 on aggregate.

UEFA Europa League: Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla Player Ratings as Dinamo Zagreb win the match 1-0 but lose 2-3 on aggregate.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla: Dinamo Zagreb hosted Sevilla at the Stadion Maksimir in the 2nd Leg of the Round of 32 of the Europa League.

First half lacked action with no goals but the second half saw more intent from both the teams. Marcos Acuna’s handball inside gave Zagreb a penalty which was converted successfully by Mislav Orsic. Thomas Delaney was sent off in stoppage time for a second booking. But Zagreb could not find the second goal they were looking for and crashed out of the competition.

Let’s take a look at the player ratings for Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla clash: –

Dinamo Zagreb vs Sevilla Player Ratings

Dinamo Zagreb

Dominik Livakovic (6.8/10): Livakovic saved 5 shots and kept a clean sheet, unlike the last leg.

Kevin Theophile-Catherine (7.5/10): Despite playing in the back three, Theophile-Catherine created a couple of chances. He made 4 crucial tackles- most in the game.

Josip Sutalo (7/10): Sutalo made crucial blocks for Dinamo in the box and defended calmly in 1v1 situations.

Bartol Franjic (7.5/10): Franjic was in good defensive positions and made crucial clearance headers.

Stefan Ristovski (6/10): Ristowski had a relatively dull game as he could not influence the game from the right flank.

Marko Tolic (7/10): Tolic had a good game in the midfield. He won the most duels in the match- 5.

Josip Misic (7.4/10): Misic’s presence in the midfield was evident as he distributed the ball well and held possession.

Amer Gojak (5.8/10): Gojak had a poor game in the middle as he won no tackles and lost most of his ground duels. 

Daniel Stefulj (6.5/10): The left wing-back created chances and was accurate in his tackles and passes but could not make much out of it.

Bruno Petkovic (5.8/10): Petkovic lost 7 duels in the match and was nowhere near his usual. He was subbed off in the second half.

Mislav Orsic (7.4/10): Orsic scored the second time in 2 matches as he converted a penalty in the 65th minute.

Substitutes:

Marco Bulat (6/10): Bulat came in for Tolic but was not effective in the game.

Dario Spikic (6.7/10): Spikic made runs behind the defenders and created a chance as well.

Petar Bockaj (7.3/10): Bockaj was active and made dribbles and gave a tough time to the opponents in a little time.

Mahir Emreli (6/10): Emreli was okay on the pitch but was hardly noticeable.

Luka Menalo (NA)

Sevilla

Yassine Bounou (7.4/10): Bounou made 2 excellent saves for Sevilla but could not keep a clean sheet due to the penalty.

Gonzalo Montiel (6.8/10): Montiel had a decent game on the right flank but was replaced by Jesus Navas after the first half.

Joules Kounde (7.2/10): Kounde made plenty of recoveries and clearances in defence. He also completed the most passes in the match.

Diego Carlos (6.5/10): Carlos had a decent game defensively before getting injured. He was subbed off in halftime.

Marcos Acuna (7.2/10): Acuna created the most number of chances in the match- 4, but his handball also gave away a penalty which was scored.

Ivan Rakitic (7.7/10): Rakitic had a fine game. He distributed the ball well and was among the attack in the final third.

Fernando (6.8/10): The central midfielder had a good game. His passing was immaculate with 98% accuracy having played all 90 minutes.

Alejandro Gomez (6.1/10): Gomez had a couple of shots on target but apart from that he was largely ineffective.

Jesus Corona (7.1/10): The right-winger made good runs on the flank and looked good with the ball but could not create enough chances.

Lucas Ocampos (6.2/10): Ocampos had a decent game as all 3 of his shots were off target and he could not create crucial chances.

Rafa Mir (6.1/10): Mir was firing shots at regular intervals but did not have the quality in finishing.

Substitutes:

Thomas Delaney (5.5/10): Delaney got booked twice in 45 minutes and was sent off in stoppage time.

Jesus Navas (6.7/10): Navas had a decent game coming in for Montiel at halftime.

Joan Jordan (NA)

Oliver Torres (NA)

Youssef En-Nesyri (NA)

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