Hajduk played the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League against Lithuanian side Žalgiris at the Poljud stadium in the early hours of 13 August 2026, following the night of 12 August. The match began at 21:00, and the final result was extremely tense and dynamic, leading to a victory for the hosts and progression to the next round.
The match was characterised by a high volume of goals, making it a true goal fest. During the game, Hajduk managed to build a two-goal lead, going ahead 2:0. At that moment of dominance for Hajduk, goals were scored by Huram and Melnjak, giving the home crowd hope of a safe passage to the next round of the competition.
Despite the two-goal advantage, the match did not conclude in favour of Hajduk in the manner in which it had proceeded for most of the time. The final outcome of the match, which ended in a goal fest, enabled Hajduk to reach the Conference League play-off. This is a crucial decision that opens the door for further competition in the European cup.
Hajduk’s current status in the competition means that, if they record victories in the play-off against Žalgiris, they will have the opportunity to play against the Polish side Raków. This result from the third qualifying round represents a significant step for the club in European competitions this season.
