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HNK Rijeka is in mourning: Nataša Bakarčić, long-time club doctor, has passed away. She was a specialist in family medicine and had been the head of HNK Rijeka's medical service since 2012.
How did it all start?
Nataša Bakarčić began working with the club in 2012. At Rujevica, she took care of the players' health, organized medical check-ups and rehabilitation, and implemented health protocols during all domestic and European competitions.
What was her role?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was one of the key people in organizing protective measures within the club and served as a medical officer at international matches.
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HNL | 4th place, 53 points |
HNK Rijeka has scored 49 goals and conceded 36 in the 2025/2026 season. Recent results have shown inconsistent form: 1W-2D-2L in the last 5 matches.
How will the club recover?
HNK Rijeka will have to find a way to recover from the loss of Nataša Bakarčić. Currently, they are in 4th place in the HNL, 33 points behind leaders Dinamo Zagreb. The last result was a 2-0 win against HNK Gorica on 23.05.2026.
