Croatia U21 began their UEFA European U21 Championship qualification campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Lithuania U21 on November 14, 2025. This commanding match result at home immediately puts Croatia at the top end of their qualifying group, sending a strong message to their rivals. The hosts dominated from the outset, opening the scoring early to settle any nerves. They added a second before halftime to take firm control of the contest. The second half saw more of the same, with Croatia adding two more goals to complete a comprehensive victory. Lithuania U21 struggled to cope with the intensity and technical ability of their opponents, rarely threatening the Croatian goal. This perfect start provides Croatia with an ideal platform for the rest of the qualification phase, boasting a superior goal difference. It was a performance of maturity and control from a talented generation of Croatian youngsters.