Dinamo Kiev thrashed Zrinjski 6-0 at home in the third round of the UEFA Conference League. The goals in this near-perfect team performance were scored by Denys Popov, Guerrero, Kabaev, Vitaliy Buyalskiy, Andriy Yarmolenko, and Vladislav Biliutsa. Under the guidance of coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, Dinamo displayed a devastating style of play characterized by high pressure, fast ball circulation, and offensive effectiveness that overwhelmed the Bosnian team. In the first half, the home side took control of the game from the kickoff. Popov opened the score with a precise header from a corner kick, while Guerrero and Kabaev quickly extended the lead, capitalizing on defensive errors by Zrinjski. In the second half, Dinamo Kiev maintained the initiative, controlling the tempo and striking at crucial moments. Buyalskiy scored the fourth goal after a great combination, one of the club's leaders Yarmolenko joined the goal-scoring party with a precise finish, and finally Biliutsa sealed the 6-0 final score with a long-range shot that drew applause from the home fans. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace secured a key 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in London. The English side showed a direct style with rapid transitions and a sharp attack that constantly troubled the Dutch defense. Defender Lacroix opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick taken from the right. From there, the team coached by Oliver Glasner maintained high pressure and extended their lead in the 28th minute with a goal from Sarr, who finished from a tight angle after a great individual run. In the second half, Sarr himself scored again in the 74th minute to secure his brace and seal the deal. Mijan's goal for AZ Alkmaar late in the game was merely a consolation in a match dominated from start to finish by the London side. Furthermore, the matchday also brought several notable results across the continent. Shakhtar Donetsk won 2-0 against Breidablik with goals from Bondarenko and Kauã Elias; Mainz 05 staged a comeback to defeat Fiorentina 2-1 with goals from Hollerbach and Lee Jae-Sung; Rayo Vallecano won a thriller 3-2 against Lech Poznan with goals from Isi Palazón, Jorge De Frutos, and Álvaro; and Samsunspor hammered Hamrun Spartans 3-0 with goals from Holse, Kılınç, and Marius. The matchday was also completed by the victories of NK Celje (2-1 over Legia Warsaw, with goals from Iosifov and Karničnik), KuPS (3-1 over Slovan Bratislava, with goals from Antwi, Parzyszek, and Oksanen), and Sigma Olomouc (2-1 over Noah, with goals from Slavíček and Sylla), as well as several draws that kept the race for qualification alive in every group.
