Sunderland Beaten 2-0 by Dinamo Zagreb as Le Bris Faces Pressure

Sunderland slumped to a 2-0 Europa League defeat at home to Dinamo Zagreb, leaving manager Regis Le Bris under fresh pressure. Luka Stojkovic volleyed in from a corner in the 22nd minute, and Dion Beljo doubled the lead in the 39th, set up by Stojkovic, as the Stadium of Light fell flat.

Thomas Meunier and Kevin Danso both hit the woodwork, and Wilson Isidor had a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Le Bris made four tactical half-time changes and later introduced Brian Brobbey, but Sunderland never recovered. Fans booed at half-time and full-time, with some supporters leaving the stadium early.

The result deepens a difficult spell for the Black Cats, who have won just one of six games in all competitions and sit bottom of the Premier League. With domestic survival the priority, Le Bris now faces tough questions about selection, tactics and whether Europe is proving an expensive distraction.