Overview
- Dynamo Zagreb enter the match unbeaten in group play with two wins and one draw.
- Mario Kovačević said Miha Zajc and Luka Stojković have recovered, Kevin Théophile is back, and Moris Valinčić is out at right back.
- The coach left the right‑back choice open, noting Théophile and youngster Noa Mikić as options, while minor knocks to Sergi Domínguez and Mounsef Bakrar are considered manageable.
- Celta coach Claudio Giráldez highlighted Dinamo’s intimidating home record and acknowledged his team have never faced the Croatian side.
- Giráldez reported travel delays that prevented a scheduled pitch session, and he stressed a possession-focused plan to blunt Dinamo’s transition threat.