In their previous matches, the Ukrainian side had suffered defeats to Lazio (0:3), Hoffenheim (0:2), Roma (0:1), and Ferencváros (0:4). Today, they faced Viktoria Plzeň at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.

The match began with both teams exchanging attacks but without serious threats to the goals. In the 25th minute, Dynamo created a nice counterattack, with Buyalskyi's shot saved by Jedlička. Plzeň responded with a shot from Sulc, which was easily collected by Bushchan. Later, Bushchan had to save a close attempt from Jirka. Towards the end of the first half, Shaparenko was set up for a shot, but he couldn't beat the keeper.

After the break, Jirka fired from close range, and Bushchan saved again. In the 51st minute, Vіvcharenko reacted to a cross from Karavayev and sent the ball into the net, but was offside. Just after, Plzeň took the lead as Vidra turned in front of the penalty area and fired accurately into the far corner.

Dynamo continued to create chances, with Brazhko unleashing a powerful long-range shot, but Jedlička saved. Despite creating more opportunities, Dynamo couldn't score the equalizer, while in the 90th minute, Sulc doubled Viktoria's advantage. It was only after that that Kabaiev scored Dynamo's first goal in the competition with a brilliant long-range shot into the top corner. However, Dynamo suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the tournament — 1:2.

In Dynamo's lineup, players involved in the November UEFA Nations League matches under head coach Serhiy Rebrov included Bushchan, Shaparenko, Brazhko (assist, yellow card), and Vanat.

Europa League 2024/2025. League Phase

Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) — Viktoria Plzeň (Czechia) — 1:2 (0:0)

Goals: Kabaiev (90+5) — Vidra (55), Schulz (90).

Dynamo: Bushchan, Karavayev (Tymchyk, 64), Bilovar, Popov, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko (Herrero, 73), Buyalskyi (c), Brazhko, Shaparenko, Rubchynskyi (Kabaiev, 64), Vanat.

Substitutes: Neshcheret, Morhun, Dyachuk, Voloshyn, Malysh, Bragaru, Mykhailenko.

Head coach: Oleksandr Shovkovskyi.

Viktoria Plzeň: Jedlička, Dve, Markovic, Yemelka, Kadu, Cerv (Vashulin, 85), Kalvach (c), Sulc, Suárez (Havel, 71), Vidra (Slonchik, 85), Jirka (Soyka, 76).

Substitutes: Tvrdoň, Baier, Heyda, Paluska, Ricardinho, Kopic, Mosquera, Panosh.

Head coach: Miroslav Koubek.

Referee: Luís Godinho (Portugal).

Booked: Brazhko (68) — Markovic (45), Havel (80).

November 28. Hamburg. Volksparkstadion.

Standings

September 25, 2024

Dynamo — Lazio — 0:3

October 3, 2024

Hoffenheim — Dynamo — 2:0

October 24, 2024

Roma — Dynamo — 1:0

November 7, 2024

Dynamo — Ferencvaros — 0:3

November 28, 2024

Dynamo — Viktoria — 1:2

December 12, 2024

Real Sociedad — Dynamo (22:00)

January 21, 2025

Galatasaray — Dynamo (17:30)

January 30, 2025

Dynamo — RFS (22:00)