Oh boy, the Prva Liga hasn't been this fun in a long, long time. As it stands, there is only a five-point gap between first and fourth place in the HNL table. Rijeka and Osijek's victories over Hajduk and Dinamo this weekend proved that each team in the top-four is a serious contender for silverware this season. Is it finally time for Croatia to have a champion other than … [Read more...] about The Prva Liga Title Race Is Heating Up!
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Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Majer, Musa Score; Modrić Average In Real Madrid Win
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Lovro Majer remains hot in France for Rennes as he scored a late insurance goal versus Montpellier Friday night in a 4-2 victory. Majer played a beautiful give n' go with teammate Bourigeaud in the box to secure all three points for his side. Since coming over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer, Majer now has two goals and six assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches. Rennes currently sit … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Majer, Musa Score; Modrić Average In Real Madrid Win
Dinamo Down Sevilla 1-0 At Maksimir As European Season Ends (2-3 Aggregate)
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Following a 3-1 defeat last week in Spain, Dinamo Zagreb will look to keep their Europa League campaign alive on Thursday night as they host Ivan Rakitić and Sevilla at Maksimir. This will be an extremely difficult task for Dinamo, as they must score at least two goals against Sevilla's powerful backline of Jules Koundé, Diego Carlos, Marcos Acuña, and Jesús Navas. Kopić's … [Read more...] about Dinamo Down Sevilla 1-0 At Maksimir As European Season Ends (2-3 Aggregate)
Dinamo Is The New Hajduk (My 30-Second Rant)
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How frustrating has Dinamo been this season? It has seriously infuriated me. Not just the results of their matches, but everything from tactics to starters. Dinamo is the new Hajduk. They are! They play old bums I simply don't want to watch anymore. Here is the simplest solution: just play Marko Bulat and Martin Baturina. Simple as that! Since losing Joško Gvardiol … [Read more...] about Dinamo Is The New Hajduk (My 30-Second Rant)
Croatians Around Europe XXII: Sučić, Krama, Rebić Score As Brekalo, Musa Assist
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Luka Sučić is on the board for Red Bull Salzburg in 2022! Sučić came off the bench in the 75th minute for Salzburg Sunday and scored the game winner in the 93' against 2nd place Wolfsberger. The 19 year-old Sučić stayed calm in the box while gathering the ball and booting home the winner just inside the near post. Time to give him ample playing time next month in friendlies and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Sučić, Krama, Rebić Score As Brekalo, Musa Assist
Rakitić Converts Penalty As Sevilla Thump Dinamo 3-1 After Oršić’s Equalizer
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Dinamo Zagreb travel to Spain on Thursday to face La Liga contenders Sevilla in Europa League action. Dinamo finished second in group stage behind West Ham United while Sevilla finished third in their Champions League group. The winner of this two-legged affair will earn a spot in the Europa League Round of 16 next month. The loser's European campaign will end. This is not … [Read more...] about Rakitić Converts Penalty As Sevilla Thump Dinamo 3-1 After Oršić’s Equalizer
Champions League Returns! Mbappe Stuns Real Madrid; Liverpool All But End Inter Milan Title Hopes
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In the football world, they say if you play for a draw, only bad things will happen. And that's exactly what happened to Real Madrid Tuesday night in Paris. It was obvious from the opening whistle that Real Madrid would have been happy with a 0-0 draw against PSG with the away-goal rule now abolished from Champions League knockout round matches. And it almost worked. Luka … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Mbappe Stuns Real Madrid; Liverpool All But End Inter Milan Title Hopes
Croatians Around Europe XXI: Brekalo, Musa Score
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Josip Brekalo scored in the fifth minute for Torino in a 2-1 loss to Venezia Saturday. He rocketed a half-volley that the Venetian goalie should have parried away but couldn't get a solid hand on it. 23 year-old Croatian striker, Petar Musa, scored again for his Portuguese side, Boavista, on Saturday in a 1-1 draw vs. Portimonense. It's Musa's this straight match with a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXI: Brekalo, Musa Score
Josip Juranović Is On FIRE!
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Josip Juranović is having the season of his life! The 26 year-old right-back has been a gem for Celtic since arriving in August, and has been one of the Scottish Premiership's best players this season. Juranović has already scored four goals since joining Celtic from Legia Warsaw, proving that he can be a dangerous attacking asset down the flank. He's averaging a fantastic … [Read more...] about Josip Juranović Is On FIRE!
