DINAMO will celebrate a double crown on Saturday, May 23. The club will play its final match of the season at 6:45 PM, facing Lokomotiv in a doubleheader at Maksimir. After the match, the celebration for winning the title and the Cup will begin, with all details published on the club's official website.

This match will be emotionally charged. Not only will it mark the end of Dinamo's successful season and the first title secured since Zvonimir Boban's return to the club, but it will also see the end of several careers. Ismael Bennacer and Dominik Livaković are leaving on loan, and other players are likely to be sold in the summer.

A Night of Farewells

The Maksimir stands are likely to bid farewell to two long-serving Dinamo players. Kevin Théophile-Catherine and Dino Perić, whose contracts are expiring, will play their final games for the club.

Théophile-Catherine, a French defender, will turn 37 in October. His contract was renewed last summer, keeping him as a key figure in Dinamo's transitional phase. Despite a changing squad, his professionalism and mentorship of younger defenders have been crucial. He may stay in a different role at the club, but he will likely not play again.

Perić, a stopper, rose to prominence under Nenad Bjelić but was hindered by injuries and mostly forgotten by casual observers. His high salary has been a burden on the club in recent seasons, and Saturday will likely be his last appearance in a Dinamo jersey.

Also saying goodbye will be Domagoj Antolić and Marin Leovac, who now play for Lokomotiv but left their mark on Dinamo. Antolić played for Dinamo for nine years, making 172 appearances, while Leovac played for four seasons, amassing 85 appearances. Both are retiring.

Catherine: A Decade of Solid Defense

Kévin Théophile-Catherine joined Dinamo in the summer of 2018 from Saint-Étienne. He quickly became one of the most reliable defenders, playing in 216 official matches, scoring five goals, and providing 10 assists. He won six Croatian league titles, three Cups, and two Super Cups. This season, he played seven matches, stepping in for the injured Moris Valinčić.

Perić: A Rise Followed by Injury

Dino Perić joined Dinamo from Osijek in 2013 but had to fight for a place in the first team through loans to Sesvete and Lokomotiv. He became a key defender in 2016, playing a crucial role in Dinamo's dominance of Croatian football and its successful European campaigns. He made 184 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists. He won seven league titles, two Cups, and three Super Cups. Despite frequent injuries, he left a lasting impact on the club and was called up to the Croatian national team.