The streak lasted a full 10 years, but then it was briefly interrupted. The Blues had played in the group stages of UEFA competitions for 10 consecutive seasons, but the streak was broken by an "old acquaintance", Albanian side Skënderbeu.

Just two years earlier, Dinamo had convincingly defeated this same opponent in the Champions League play-off and secured their place in the group stage. Now, however, the Albanians managed to get their revenge. After the 1-1 draw in Zagreb, the second leg followed in Albania. Skënderbeu was once again hosting in Elbasan, just as two years earlier, because their stadium in Korçë did not have UEFA licence. The hosts played the final 12 minutes with ten men after Bakary Nimaga received his second yellow card for a foul on Amer Gojak. The match ended 0-0, meaning the Albanians progressed thanks to their away goal.