Dinamo Tbilisi eliminated from Conference League after collapse against Zalgiris

On July 30, 2026, Dinamo Tbilisi suffered a significant defeat in the UEFA Conference League, exiting the tournament after a 7-2 loss to Zalgiris in Vilnius. Despite holding a comfortable 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Georgia, manager Temur Ketsbaia’s team failed to defend their lead, resulting in a 7-5 aggregate score that propelled the Lithuanian side into the third qualifying round.

This loss follows a turbulent week for the Georgian club, which had already been eliminated from the Georgian Cup by third-division side Guria Lanchkhuti. These consecutive failures have drawn intense criticism toward the club's management and coaching staff, marking a difficult period for the team as they bow out of both competitions in short succession.