The football club Varaždin secured their spot in European competition for the next season after defeating Vukovar 2-0 in a crucial match of the 35th round of the Croatian First Football League (SHNL). The victory, courtesy of goals from David Pučlin and Stipe Jurić, not only guaranteed Varaždin's place in the European Conference League qualifiers but also mathematically relegated Vukovar to the second-tier Croatian league for the upcoming season.

The team, managed by Nikola Šafarić, celebrated the achievement with a jubilant party in the locker room, sharing the joyous moment on their social media. This marks the second consecutive year Varaždin will compete in international matches, and the club’s enthusiasm is evident in their social media posts.