Luka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old. Yet, Luka Modrić is still scoring, assisting, and playing at the highest level. Moments after assisting on Camavinga’s equalizing goal, Luka ‘The Bazooka’ Modrić rifled a left-footed shot from 24 yards out that hit nothing but the back of the net. The goal would give Real Madrid the momentum heading into halftime and would eventually be the game winner after Real Sociedad opened the scoring early from the penalty spot. With the win, Real Madrid now lead 2nd place Sevilla by eight points for the La Liga crown.
Modrić received a fantastic 8/10 grade as “Modrić received a well-deserved standing ovation from the Bernabeu faithful upon being subbed for Dani Ceballos. The Croatian magician lived up to his billing with some lovely dribbling and an even lovelier goal to give Real Madrid an initial 2-1 lead heading into the second half.After struggling a bit when the entire team did, Modrić bounced back and was aided by the work Rodrygo did at right wing. Modrić also made the pass to Camavinga on the first goal, meaning he had a goal and an assist.”
18 year-old Roko Šimić scored twice for Austrian 2nd division side FC Liefering Saturday in a 2-2 draw versus Amstetten. It was Šimić’s 11th goal in 15 matches this season for Red Bull Salzburg’s feeder club. Šimić received a harsh red card in injury time for a high kick. There was no malice behind it. As he was walking off the pitch, you can hear him get heated in Croatian at the opposing bench/fans.
Although still only a teenager, this is the type of attitude and fire we need from Croatian young guns, especially in the striker position.
You need a dangerous cross into the box in the dying moments of a game? There’s no one better to call than Borna Sosa. Sosa assisted on Stuttgart’s game winning goal vs. Borussia Monchengladbach in the 83′; taking the ball all the way to to the end line before dishing it off to Sasa Kalajdzic for the winner. Stuttgart would come back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Borussia Monchengladbach and book all three points. With the win, Stuttgart now only need three points to climb out of the relegation zone in the Bundesliga.
It doesn’t take a genius to recognize that Croatia forfeited their independence when they joined the EU and especially NATO as young Croatian men are forced to fight and die in a war that has nothing to do with Croatia and is no threat whatsoever to Croatia’s security.
Luka Gavran pick a country yet?
Lovro Majer missed action today with an injury…
I’m totally ok with simic Showing that attitude. He’s a kid full of juice and as long as he can grow into that, he should be straight beast mode later
If only somehow we can speed his growth by a couple of years before Qatar
I’m sure tho he will factor in for next euros
Absolute golaaaaaazzzzzooooo from Luka.
Couple people online saying it’s not that special. It’s his wrong foot that’s what makes it even more amazing
Also doesn’t the simic pic look like the repka jersey we almost had a couple years ago with the checkers looking like they came out of a computer program
Our gk department is very weak..so many promising gk stuck on bench..karlo letica..pandur
Even young defenders are condemned on bench..bosko sutalo..josip stanisic..i mentioned earlier the risk to chose croatia over germany esp for a big club for bayern..u need to stay away from injuries and perform well consistently..
Ya is stanisic getting stiffed for time now? Maybe he needs a move
Hoping it works out for him.
The beauty of having some bigger older Croat stars at other clubs, maybe they can help persuade moves to clubs where they can play
Please someone step up as a keeper!!!
Ivusić looked pretty good in the highlights of Osijek’s match. The guy has good reflexes and seems to position himself pretty well. It seems like the GK competition just gets closer since none of our keepers is starting on a top team. Labrović, Kalinić, Ivusić, and Livaković are the only possibilities who actually play regularly. Semper, Pandur, and now Grbić are all on the bench. Even Sluga is a backup now that he’s at Ludogorets.
@Dannyj
https://www.goalstube.online/2022/03/real-madrid-real-sociedad.html?m=m2
I wouldn’t exactly say the Simic’s red card was harsh. It was a clear red. He looks like a real talent
Luka Modric, 8 – Scored a wondergoal to give Madrid the lead before half-time, his usual self in the middle of the park, controlling the game at his own pace. Came off to a standing ovation.
Does he have some Real Modrić magic for PSG?
Jebiga…I was planning to watch the Real game today, but I had to change a flat tire. I love reading about Modric’s greatness, but watching it in real time is just pure joy. Legenda.
BTW…good news that Gvardiol played today (recent injury not serious)
I hear ya. I don’t think I’ve missed a Luka game live in years, but Saturday went to to the Toronto FC game instead to enjoy a 4-1 halftime deficit and $15 beers. Jebiga indeed.
lol, me too…what a s.hitshow the tfc game was…not going to lie, I could start for tfc…no defenders, and bradley is slow as molasses…
https://bleacherreport.com/post/real-madrid/691a218e-9fb8-4936-aefc-fd883d0956cd
36.5 and at the height of your game!!
Anyone apply for World Cup tickets ? We should get some news of the ticket draw by Tuesday.
I was so bummed at I was all set for euro before covid
I think euro Germany will be my first live repka experience
Maybe king luka will stay will then??? Really wanted to see him live
If Putin don’t blow us all up I like us to go deep!
The luka goal won’t play for me if anyone has another good link
Beautiful power from sosa and the smart low cross Back
Love him and gvardiol back there
I think first time in a long time we can say our defence isn’t suspect
Just need to figure out the other cb and who will start on that right side but the choices are solid with juranovic stanisic and vrsaljko
It’s Gvardiol x Caleta-Car as CB duo, no questions asked.