2015–16 in Croatian football explained

Country:Croatia
Season:2015–16
Division1:Prva HNL
Champions1:Dinamo Zagreb
Division2:Druga HNL
Champions2:Cibalia
Division3:Treća HNL
Domestic:Croatian Cup
Dchampions:Dinamo Zagreb
Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17
Flagicon:yes

The following article presents a summary of the 2015–16 football season in Croatia, which will be the 25th season of competitive football in the country.

National teams

Croatia

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UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage
3 September 2015Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Bakualign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC0–0UEFA.com
6 September 2015Ullevaal Stadion, Osloalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–2UEFA.com
10 October 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagrebalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0Perišić, Rakitić, KalinićUEFA.com
13 October 2015Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qalialign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC1–0PerišićUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
17 November 2015Olimp-2, Rostov on Donalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–1Kalinić, Brozović, MandžukićHNS-CFF.hr
23 March 2016Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijekalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–0Perišić, BrozovićHNS-CFF.hr
26 March 2016Groupama Arena, Budapestalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1MandžukićHNS-CFF.hr
27 May 2016Gradski stadion, Koprivnicaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC1–0Kramarić
4 June 2016Stadion Rujevica, Rijekaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC10–0 Pjaca, Mandžukić (3), Srna, Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić (3)

Croatia U21

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2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage
3 September 2015Gradski stadion, Koprivnicaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC1–0MilićUEFA.com
7 September 2015Tamme Stadium, Tartualign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–0Milić, Pašalić (2), RadoševićUEFA.com
7 October 2015San Marino Stadium, Serravallealign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0Marić (2), PašalićUEFA.com
11 November 2015Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenikalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–0Halilović, Milić, Perić, PjacaUEFA.com
17 November 2015Stadion Rujevica, Rijekaalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC2–3Pašalić, RadoševićUEFA.com
24 March 2016Estadio El Plantío, Burgosalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0Ćaleta-Car, Perica (2)UEFA.com
28 March 2016Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešićalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–1Pavičić, PericaUEFA.com
Friendly fixtures
12 October 2015Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešićalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC3–4Radošević (2), DangubićHNS-CFF.hr

Croatia U19

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2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
18 November 2015Stadion Veruda, Pulaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–1Matić, BožićUEFA.com
20 November 2015Stadion Veli Jože, Porečalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC1–0 BrekaloUEFA.com
23 November 2015Stadion Veruda, Pulaalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1KneževićUEFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round
23 March 2016Stadion Kantrida, Rijekaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC1–0 UEFA.com
25 March 2016align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0 Brodić, Turčin, BrekaloUEFA.com
28 March 2016align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–0 Benković, Brodić, Lovren, KneževićUEFA.com

Croatia U17

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2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Group stage
17 October 2015Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiagoalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1 MoroFIFA.com
20 October 2015Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Maralign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC2–2Majić, IvanušecFIFA.com
23 October 2015Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, Coquimboalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–1Brekalo, MajićFIFA.com
2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Knockout stage
29 October 2015Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepciónalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–0 Moro, LovrenFIFA.com
1 November 2015Estadio Municipal Nelson Oyarzún Arenas, Chillánalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–1FIFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round
26 October 2015Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, Eschenalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–1Javorčić (2), Knežević (2)UEFA.com
28 October 2015Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzersalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–0Vujčić, ČužeUEFA.com
31 October 2015Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzersalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC2–2 Špikić, KulenovićUEFA.com
2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round
16 March 2016Stadion Valbruna, Rovinjalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–2UEFA.com
18 March 2016Stadion Valbruna, Rovinjalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC1–2JavorčićUEFA.com
21 March 2016Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pulaalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC2–4Špikić, JavorčićUEFA.com

Croatia Women's

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UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying - Group stage
17 September 2015Kazım Karabekir Stadium, Erzurumalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–1 Landeka, Joščak, Šundov, ŠalekUEFA.com
22 September 2015Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagrebalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–1UEFA.com
25 October 2015Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijekalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1 JoščakUEFA.com
30 November 2015Stadion Rujevica, Rijekaalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0 Šundov, Joščak, AndrlićUEFA.com
8 April 2016Gyirmóti Stadion, Győralign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–2UEFA.com
12 April 2016Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrückalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–2UEFA.com
6 June 2016Gradski stadion, Koprivnicaalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–3 UEFA.com

League tables

Croatian First Football League

See main article: 2015–16 Croatian First Football League.

Croatian Second Football League

See main article: 2015–16 Croatian Second Football League.

Croatian clubs in Europe

Summary

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Dinamo ZagrebChampions League2nd qualifying roundGroup stage12
RijekaEuropa League2nd qualifying round2
Hajduk SplitEuropa League1st qualifying roundPlay-off round8
LokomotivaEuropa League1st qualifying round2nd qualifying round4
OsijekWomen's Champions LeagueQualifying round3
Dinamo Zagreb U19UEFA Youth LeagueGroup stageRound of 167

Dinamo Zagreb

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2015–16 Champions League - Second qualifying round
15 July 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Fola Eschalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1 HenríquezUEFA.com
22 July 2015Stade Émile Mayrisch, Esch-sur-Alzette Fola Eschalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–0Pjaca (2), RogUEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Third qualifying round
28 July 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Moldealign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1 HenríquezUEFA.com
4 August 2015Aker Stadion, Molde Moldealign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC3–3 Pjaca, Ademi, RogUEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Play-off round
19 August 2015Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Skënderbeu Korçëalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–1 Soudani, PivarićUEFA.com
25 August 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Skënderbeu Korçëalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–1 Soudani (2), Taravel, HodžićUEFA.com
2015–16 Champions League - Group stage
16 September 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Arsenalalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–1 Pivarić, FernandesUEFA.com
29 September 2015Allianz Arena, Munich Bayern Munichalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–5 UEFA.com
20 October 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Olympiacosalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–1 UEFA.com
4 November 2015Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Olympiacosalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC1–2 HodžićUEFA.com
24 November 2015Emirates Stadium, London Arsenalalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–3UEFA.com
9 December 2015Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb Bayern Munichalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–2 UEFA.com

Rijeka

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2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka Aberdeenalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–3 UEFA.com
23 July 2015Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen Aberdeenalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC2–2 Tomasov, KvržićUEFA.com

Hajduk Split

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2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round
2 July 2015Rakvere linnastaadion, Rakvere Sillamäe Kalevalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC1–1 CaktašUEFA.com
9 July 2015Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje Sillamäe Kalevalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC6–2Balić, Caktaš, Ohandza (2), Vlašić, MaglicaUEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015Bonifika Stadium, Koper Koperalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC2–3 Milović, NižićUEFA.com
23 July 2015Stadion Poljud, Split Koperalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–1Kiš, Jefferson, Caktaš, MaglicaUEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Third qualifying round
30 July 2015Stadion Poljud, Split Strømsgodsetalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–0Balić, KišUEFA.com
6 August 2015Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen Strømsgodsetalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–0Caktaš, OhandzaUEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Play-off round
20 August 2014Stadion u Nisy, Liberec Slovan Liberecalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–1 UEFA.com
27 August 2014Stadion Poljud, Split Slovan Liberecalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–1 UEFA.com

Lokomotiva

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2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round
2 July 2015Nantporth, Bangor Airbus UK Broughtonalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC3–1Šovšić, Marić, KolarUEFA.com
9 July 2015Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb Airbus UK Broughtonalign=center bgcolor=#FFFFCC2–2 Fiolić, ŠovšićUEFA.com
2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round
16 July 2015Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb PAOKalign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC2–1Kolar, AndrijaševićUEFA.com
23 July 2015Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki PAOKalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–6 UEFA.com

ŽNK Osijek

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2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round
11 August 2015Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek Noroc Nimorenialign=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC4–0Šalek, Lojna (2), AndrlićUEFA.com
13 August 2015Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek Benficaalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–3 UEFA.com
16 August 2015Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek Spartak Suboticaalign=center bgcolor=#FFCCCC0–3 UEFA.com

Dinamo Zagreb U19

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2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Group stage
16 September 2015Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb Arsenal0–2UEFA.com
29 September 2015Grünwalder Stadion, Munich Bayern Munich2–1 Božić, BrekaloUEFA.com
20 October 2015Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb Olympiacos2–2 Čabraja, OlmoUEFA.com
4 November 2015Renti Training Centre, Piraeus Olympiacos3–1Božić, Gojak (2)UEFA.com
24 November 2015Meadow Park, Borehamwood Arsenal2–1Brekalo, GojakUEFA.com
9 December 2015Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb Bayern Munich0–1UEFA.com
2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Round of 16
23 February 2016Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht Anderlecht0–3 (Awarded)Gojak, BrekaloUEFA.com
Match originally finished 2–0 in favour of Dinamo Zagreb, but was awarded by UEFA as 3–0 win for Anderlecht due to Dinamo Zagreb fielding suspended player Matija Fintić.

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