Today, Slaven Belupo will take on Lokomotiva at 16:30 at the Ivan Kušek Apaš stadium in Koprivnica for the last available spot in the semifinals of the SuperSport Croatian Football Cup. The semifinals have already been secured by Gorica, Dinamo, and Rijeka, bringing excitement to this last match-up. Gorica won against Varaždin, Dinamo triumphed against Kurilovec, and last year's title holders, Rijeka, knocked out Hajduk in a thrilling Adriatic derby.

Slaven Belupo is coming off of a strong performance last year when they reached the finals, although they ultimately lost to Rijeka. Assistant coach Mateas Delić expressed confidence in their track record in this competition, citing their numerous matches in the semifinals and previous outcomes. However, Delić acknowledged significant issues within the team as they prepare for this critical showdown, particularly the absence of five key players, which could impact their performance significantly in this decisive tie.

The outcome of this match will determine the last team to join Gorica, Dinamo, and Rijeka in the semifinal round, and with Slaven Belupo's history in the tournament, the stakes are particularly high. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the team's depth can overcome the challenges posed by player absences and if they can continue their successful run in this cup competition.