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Mario Mandžukić opened up the scoring Tuesday night in Torino as he picked up his own blocked shot in front of net to beat Croatian teammate Danijel Subašić. The goal booked Juventus' spot in the Champions League Final, being up 3-0 on aggregate, with Dani Alves adding another one in the 44th minute. Although Suba gave up two goals again versus Juventus, he made some … [Read more...] about Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot

Germany   Andrej Kramarić (above) scored a late penalty as Hoffenheim fell 2-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Kramarić played the full match, converting his penalty in the 86th minute, though it proved to be too little too late for his side, who were hard done by two poor calls from the refs that resulted in a goal and penalty for Dortmund. Dortmund leapfrogs … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*

It's Mandžukić versus Subašić Wednesday night in the south of France as Juve take on Monaco in the second Champions League semifinal. Juventus will be the heavy favorite to face Real Madrid in the final but this Monaco team has surprised critics on getting this far. With the resurgence of Falcao, Monaco could be slated as dark horses but Juve will have plenty of firepower to … [Read more...] about Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0

Luka Modrić had a quiet day at the office as Real Madrid steamrolled Atletico 3-0 with a hat trick from Cristiano Ronaldo. It wasn't much of a match as Real Madrid held the ball for 60% of the game while holding Atletico to only one shot on goal. The reverse leg is next week at the Vicente Calderon but Atletico would need a Barcelona-esque comeback to back the Champions League … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Hat Trick Crushes Atletico 3-0

On Saturday, 22 year-old Celtic defender Jozo Šimunović shook Scottish sport front pages with his tackle on Rangers Kenny Miller. Šimunović is playing in his first season outside of Croatia after being part of Dinamo Zagreb from 2013-15. The 6'3" center-back has made a name for himself; being solid in the backline and aggressive against opposing strikers. And … [Read more...] about The Tackle Heard Across Scotland

SPAIN Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona kept their foot on the pedal in hopes of salvaging their season with a La Liga title. With Real Madrid winning earlier Saturday, Barca knew anything short of three points against city rivals Espanyol could cost them the season. However, Luis Suarez would score in the 50th and 87th minutes with Rakitić adding a 2-0 insurance … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*

"He isn't good enough." "He can't create his own shot." "He can't score outside of 8 feet." Mandza's critics may be loud, but there is a reason he's always starting for the best teams in the world. Mario Mandžukić was a pivotal piece of Bayern Munich's Champions League title run in 2013, where the German giants took the European treble, before being … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: A New Man