Rijeka and Slaven Belupo shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the Croatian Football League on January 25, 2026. The entertaining encounter at the Stadion Rujeka saw both teams hold the lead, ultimately resulting in a fair point for each in the mid-table clash. Slaven Belupo shocked the home crowd by taking an early lead with a deflected shot. Rijeka responded strongly and turned the game around before halftime with two quick goals, both stemming from incisive attacks down the flanks. The second half was more balanced, and Belupo deservedly found an equalizer from a set-piece situation. Both teams had chances to win it in a frantic finale, but neither could find a decisive third goal. The draw did little to change either team's standing significantly in the crowded middle of the table. Rijeka's manager expressed disappointment at not seeing out the win, while the Belupo coach was proud of his team's character to fight back twice.