1998–99 NK Croatia Zagreb season explained

Club:Croatia Zagreb
Season:1998–99
Manager:Zlatko Kranjčar (until October)
Velimir Zajec (from October)
Stadium:Stadion Maksimir
League:Prva HNL
League Result:1st
Cup1:Croatian Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:Champions League
Cup2 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Edin Mujčin (10)
Prevseason:1997–98
Nextseason:1999–2000

During the 1998–99 Croatian football season, Croatia Zagreb competed in the Prva HNL.

Season summary

Croatia Zagreb made their debut in the Champions League group stage, drawn against Olympiakos, Porto and Ajax. Zagreb failed to win any of their first three group games, resulting in the departure of manager Zlatko Kranjčar. His replacement, Velimir Zajec, inspired a turnaround and wins against Porto and Ajax gave the club hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A home draw with Olympiakos in the final group stage match saw Croatia Zagreb finish second in their group, but as they were the lowest-ranked of all the group stage runners-up they did not progress.

First-team squad

Squad at end of season[1]

Left club during season

Results

Champions League

Second qualifying round

Group stage

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dinamo Zagreb - Squad 1998/1999.