# 2015–16 in Croatian football

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

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report |
| UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying - Group stage ||||||
| 3 September 2015 | Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku | Azerbaijan | 0–0 | | UEFA.com |
| 6 September 2015 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo | Norway | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |
| 10 October 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Bulgaria | 3–0 | Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić | UEFA.com |
| 13 October 2015 | Ta' Qali National Stadium, Ta' Qali | Malta | 1–0 | Perišić | UEFA.com |
| Friendly fixtures ||||||
| 17 November 2015 | Olimp-2, Rostov on Don | Russia | 3–1 | Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić | HNS-CFF.hr |
| 23 March 2016 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Israel | 2–0 | Perišić, Brozović | HNS-CFF.hr |
| 26 March 2016 | Groupama Arena, Budapest | Hungary | 1–1 | Mandžukić | HNS-CFF.hr |
| 27 May 2016 | Gradski stadion, Koprivnica | Moldova | 1–0 | Kramarić | |
| 4 June 2016 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | San Marino | 10–0 | Pjaca, Mandžukić (3), Srna, Perišić, Rakitić, Kalinić (3) | |

### Croatia U21

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report |
| 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification - Group stage ||||||
| 3 September 2015 | Gradski stadion, Koprivnica | Georgia | 1–0 | Milić | UEFA.com |
| 7 September 2015 | Tamme Stadium, Tartu | Estonia | 4–0 | Milić, Pašalić (2), Radošević | UEFA.com |
| 7 October 2015 | San Marino Stadium, Serravalle | San Marino | 3–0 | Marić (2), Pašalić | UEFA.com |
| 11 November 2015 | Stadion Šubićevac, Šibenik | San Marino | 4–0 | Halilović, Milić, Perić, Pjaca | UEFA.com |
| 17 November 2015 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | Spain | 2–3 | Pašalić, Radošević | UEFA.com |
| 24 March 2016 | Estadio El Plantío, Burgos | Spain | 3–0 | Ćaleta-Car, Perica (2) | UEFA.com |
| 28 March 2016 | Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić | Estonia | 2–1 | Pavičić, Perica | UEFA.com |
| Friendly fixtures ||||||
| 12 October 2015 | Stadion ŠRC Zaprešić, Zaprešić | Russia | 3–4 | Radošević (2), Dangubić | HNS-CFF.hr |

### Croatia U19

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report |
| 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Qualifying round ||||||
| 18 November 2015 | Stadion Veruda, Pula | Montenegro | 3–1 | Matić, Božić | UEFA.com |
| 20 November 2015 | Stadion Veli Jože, Poreč | Kazakhstan | 1–0 | Brekalo | UEFA.com |
| 23 November 2015 | Stadion Veruda, Pula | Hungary | 1–1 | Knežević | UEFA.com |
| 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification - Elite round ||||||
| 23 March 2016 | Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka | Bulgaria | 1–0 | Brekalo | UEFA.com |
| 25 March 2016 | Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka | Scotland | 3–0 | Brodić, Turčin, Brekalo | UEFA.com |
| 28 March 2016 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | Belgium | 4–0 | Benković, Brodić, Lovren, Knežević | UEFA.com |

### Croatia U17

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Group stage ||||||
| 17 October 2015 | Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago | Chile | 1–1 | Moro | FIFA.com |
| 20 October 2015 | Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar | United States | 2–2 | Majić, Ivanušec | FIFA.com |
| 23 October 2015 | Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, Coquimbo | Nigeria | 2–1 | Brekalo, Majić | FIFA.com |
| 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup - Knockout stage ||||||
| 29 October 2015 | Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepción | Germany | 2–0 | Moro, Lovren | FIFA.com |
| 1 November 2015 | Estadio Municipal Nelson Oyarzún Arenas, Chillán | Mali | 0–1 | | FIFA.com |
| 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Qualifying round ||||||
| 26 October 2015 | Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, Eschen | Gibraltar | 4–1 | Javorčić (2), Knežević (2) | UEFA.com |
| 28 October 2015 | Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers | Liechtenstein | 2–0 | Vujčić, Čuže | UEFA.com |
| 31 October 2015 | Sportplatz Rheinau, Balzers | Czech Republic | 2–2 | Špikić, Kulenović | UEFA.com |
| 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification - Elite round ||||||
| 16 March 2016 | Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj | Wales | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |
| 18 March 2016 | Stadion Valbruna, Rovinj | Sweden | 1–2 | Javorčić | UEFA.com |
| 21 March 2016 | Stadion Aldo Drosina, Pula | Portugal | 2–4 | Špikić, Javorčić | UEFA.com |

### Croatia Women's

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Croatia scorer(s) | Report |
| UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying - Group stage ||||||
| 17 September 2015 | Kazım Karabekir Stadium, Erzurum | Turkey | 4–1 | Landeka, Joščak, Šundov, Šalek | UEFA.com |
| 22 September 2015 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | Germany | 0–1 | | UEFA.com |
| 25 October 2015 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Hungary | 1–1 | Joščak | UEFA.com |
| 30 November 2015 | Stadion Rujevica, Rijeka | Turkey | 3–0 | Šundov, Joščak, Andrlić | UEFA.com |
| 8 April 2016 | Gyirmóti Stadion, Győr | Hungary | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |
| 12 April 2016 | Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück | Germany | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |
| 6 June 2016 | Gradski stadion, Koprivnica | Russia | 0–3 | | UEFA.com |

## League tables
### Croatian First Football League

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb (C) | 36 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 67 | 19 | +48 | 85 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Rijeka | 36 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 56 | 20 | +36 | 77 | Qualification for the Europa League third qualifying round |
| 3 | Hajduk Split | 36 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 28 | +18 | 61 | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round |
| 4 | Lokomotiva | 36 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 56 | 53 | +3 | 52 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 5 | Inter Zaprešić | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 39 | 48 | −9 | 47 | |
| 6 | RNK Split | 36 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 29 | −1 | 46 | |
| 7 | Slaven Belupo | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 41 | 42 | −1 | 42 | |
| 8 | Osijek | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 27 | 49 | −22 | 34 | |
| 9 | Istra 1961 (O) | 36 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 58 | −35 | 24 | Qualification for the relegation play-off |
| 10 | NK Zagreb (R) | 36 | 3 | 8 | 25 | 27 | 64 | −37 | 17 | Relegation to Croatian Second Football League |
* ↑ Dinamo Zagreb qualified for the Europa League third qualifying round by winning the 2015–16 Croatian Football Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners was passed down the league.

### Croatian Second Football League

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
| 1 | Cibalia (C, P) | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 54 | 20 | +34 | 70 | Promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 2 | Šibenik | 33 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 54 | 21 | +33 | 69 | Qualification to the promotion play-off |
| 3 | Sesvete | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 56 | 40 | +16 | 52 | |
| 4 | Gorica | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 47 | |
| 5 | Rudeš | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 43 | |
| 6 | Dinamo Zagreb II | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 37 | −3 | 43 | Reserve teams are ineligible for promotion to the Croatian First Football League |
| 7 | Dugopolje | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 38 | 41 | −3 | 40 | |
| 8 | Lučko | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 40 | 47 | −7 | 40 | |
| 9 | Imotski | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 40 | 50 | −10 | 40 | |
| 10 | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 39 | −10 | 40 | Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League |
| 11 | Segesta (R) | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 38 | Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League |
| 12 | Zadar (R) | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 73 | −43 | 23 | Relegation to the Croatian Third Football League |

## Croatian clubs in Europe
### Summary

| Club | Competition | Starting round | Final round | Matches played |
| Dinamo Zagreb | Champions League | 2nd qualifying round | Group stage | 12 |
| Rijeka | Europa League | 2nd qualifying round | 2nd qualifying round | 2 |
| Hajduk Split | Europa League | 1st qualifying round | Play-off round | 8 |
| Lokomotiva | Europa League | 1st qualifying round | 2nd qualifying round | 4 |
| Osijek | Women's Champions League | Qualifying round | Qualifying round | 3 |
| Dinamo Zagreb U19 | UEFA Youth League | Group stage | Round of 16 | 7 |

### Dinamo Zagreb

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Dinamo Zagreb scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 Champions League - Second qualifying round ||||||
| 15 July 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Fola Esch | 1–1 | Henríquez | UEFA.com |
| 22 July 2015 | Stade Émile Mayrisch, Esch-sur-Alzette | Fola Esch | 3–0 | Pjaca (2), Rog | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Champions League - Third qualifying round ||||||
| 28 July 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Molde | 1–1 | Henríquez | UEFA.com |
| 4 August 2015 | Aker Stadion, Molde | Molde | 3–3 | Pjaca, Ademi, Rog | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Champions League - Play-off round ||||||
| 19 August 2015 | Elbasan Arena, Elbasan | Skënderbeu Korçë | 2–1 | Soudani, Pivarić | UEFA.com |
| 25 August 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Skënderbeu Korçë | 4–1 | Soudani (2), Taravel, Hodžić | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Champions League - Group stage ||||||
| 16 September 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Arsenal | 2–1 | Pivarić, Fernandes | UEFA.com |
| 29 September 2015 | Allianz Arena, Munich | Bayern Munich | 0–5 | | UEFA.com |
| 20 October 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Olympiacos | 0–1 | | UEFA.com |
| 4 November 2015 | Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus | Olympiacos | 1–2 | Hodžić | UEFA.com |
| 24 November 2015 | Emirates Stadium, London | Arsenal | 0–3 | | UEFA.com |
| 9 December 2015 | Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb | Bayern Munich | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |

### Rijeka

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Rijeka scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round ||||||
| 16 July 2015 | Stadion Kantrida, Rijeka | Aberdeen | 0–3 | | UEFA.com |
| 23 July 2015 | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen | Aberdeen | 2–2 | Tomasov, Kvržić | UEFA.com |

### Hajduk Split

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Hajduk Split scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round ||||||
| 2 July 2015 | Rakvere linnastaadion, Rakvere | Sillamäe Kalev | 1–1 | Caktaš | UEFA.com |
| 9 July 2015 | Stadion Hrvatski vitezovi, Dugopolje | Sillamäe Kalev | 6–2 | Balić, Caktaš, Ohandza (2), Vlašić, Maglica | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round ||||||
| 16 July 2015 | Bonifika Stadium, Koper | Koper | 2–3 | Milović, Nižić | UEFA.com |
| 23 July 2015 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Koper | 4–1 | Kiš, Jefferson, Caktaš, Maglica | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Europa League - Third qualifying round ||||||
| 30 July 2015 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Strømsgodset | 2–0 | Balić, Kiš | UEFA.com |
| 6 August 2015 | Marienlyst Stadion, Drammen | Strømsgodset | 2–0 | Caktaš, Ohandza | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Europa League - Play-off round ||||||
| 20 August 2014 | Stadion u Nisy, Liberec | Slovan Liberec | 0–1 | | UEFA.com |
| 27 August 2014 | Stadion Poljud, Split | Slovan Liberec | 0–1 | | UEFA.com |

### Lokomotiva

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Lokomotiva scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 Europa League - First qualifying round ||||||
| 2 July 2015 | Nantporth, Bangor | Airbus UK Broughton | 3–1 | Šovšić, Marić, Kolar | UEFA.com |
| 9 July 2015 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | Airbus UK Broughton | 2–2 | Fiolić, Šovšić | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 Europa League - Second qualifying round ||||||
| 16 July 2015 | Stadion Kranjčevićeva, Zagreb | PAOK | 2–1 | Kolar, Andrijašević | UEFA.com |
| 23 July 2015 | Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki | PAOK | 0–6 | | UEFA.com |

### ŽNK Osijek

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | ŽNK Osijek scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League - Qualifying round ||||||
| 11 August 2015 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Noroc Nimoreni | 4–0 | Šalek, Lojna (2), Andrlić | UEFA.com |
| 13 August 2015 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Benfica | 0–3 | | UEFA.com |
| 16 August 2015 | Stadion Gradski vrt, Osijek | Spartak Subotica | 0–3 | | UEFA.com |

### Dinamo Zagreb U19

| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Dinamo Zagreb U19 scorer(s) | Report |
| 2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Group stage ||||||
| 16 September 2015 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Arsenal | 0–2 | | UEFA.com |
| 29 September 2015 | Grünwalder Stadion, Munich | Bayern Munich | 2–1 | Božić, Brekalo | UEFA.com |
| 20 October 2015 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Olympiacos | 2–2 | Čabraja, Olmo | UEFA.com |
| 4 November 2015 | Renti Training Centre, Piraeus | Olympiacos | 3–1 | Božić, Gojak (2) | UEFA.com |
| 24 November 2015 | Meadow Park, Borehamwood | Arsenal | 2–1 | Brekalo, Gojak | UEFA.com |
| 9 December 2015 | Stadion Hitrec-Kacian, Zagreb | Bayern Munich | 0–1 | | UEFA.com |
| 2015–16 UEFA Youth League - Round of 16 ||||||
| 23 February 2016 | Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht | Anderlecht | 0–3 (Awarded) | Gojak, Brekalo | UEFA.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.