Ante Kvartuč

The Champions League semifinals are upon us. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona are in. Luka Modrić is out (injury). But Wednesday night puts the other two Croatian nationals in action in extremely tight matches. 'Super' Mario Mandžukić will look for revenge on city rivals Real Madrid after being bloodied and beaten in their scoreless first leg match last week. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League

Emotions ran high Tuesday night in Madrid as the city's two football clubs, Real and Atletico, met at the Estadio Vicente Calderdon in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. And it was a night to forget for Croatian star striker Mario Mandžukić, as he nearly drew two automatic red cards from Real Madrid players. Mandza finished all 90 minutes of … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby

SPAIN Ivan Rakitić will be disappointed in his first return to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán since last summer's transfer to Barcelona as his side blew a two-goal lead versus Sevilla. The former Sevilla captain played 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw against the Andalucian club, shrinking their lead to only two points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*

Two weeks ago, Alen Halilović was criticized by some for his poor attitude when being substituted from a match in the first half in order to replace his goalkeeper following a red card. This week the 18 year-old Croatian prospect is being praised for his play for Barcelona B. Halilović can easily be compared to Dutchman Arjen Robben with his quick dribbling on the … [Read more...] about Halilović Showing His Worth