What happened?
Croatian clubs are doing well in Europe, and Croatia is 21st in the UEFA ranking. After the last victories, Croatia has surpassed Romania and reached the second place among all European countries.
Why it matters for Croatia?
Continuity of results throughout the autumn would have brought a significant boost to the UEFA ranking. So far, the results have pushed Croatia ahead of Romania and placed it 21st in the five-year ranking.
What happened last week?
Hajduk defeated Žalgiris 6:2 in a guest game, while Rijeka won Ilves 1:0 at Rujevica, and Dinamo beat Kauno Žalgiris 5:0 earlier.
Future challenges
It is now crucial for Croatian clubs to secure the next round, especially the league phase of European competitions. Continuity of results throughout the autumn would have brought a significant boost to the UEFA ranking.
Statistics
Croatia is tied with Austria and Azerbaijan on nine wins. Finland and Estonia are also on eight wins, while Denmark, Switzerland, and Israel have seven wins.
Interesting facts
Croatia started the European season with four representatives, and the subsequent good results have positively affected the national UEFA coefficient.
