Mario Pašalić scored the go-ahead header as Atalanta came back from a two-goal deficit to eliminate manager Niko Kovač and Borussia Dortmund from the Champions League. After losing 2–0 in the first leg, Atalanta responded with a 4–1 victory today to complete a huge comeback. Pašalić rose above the defence at a crucial moment, completing the dramatic turnaround. Pašalić also … [Read more...] about Atalanta Complete Stunning Comeback vs. Borussia Dortmund, Pašalić Delivers Crucial Header
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Croatians Around Europe 25: Kramarić, Budimir, Perišić, DCC All Score; Baturina Subbed Out With Ankle Injury
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Ante Kramarić scored his 10th Bundesliga goal of the season Saturday in a 2-2 draw vs. Koln. He headed home a shit off the crossbar that just crossed the line by an inch before the Koln goalie swatted it out. Krama now has 10G/4A in 23 Bundesliga matches this season as Hoffenheim remain in 3rd spot for a Champions League berth next campaign. Absolute cinderella of a season … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Kramarić, Budimir, Perišić, DCC All Score; Baturina Subbed Out With Ankle Injury
Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
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45' Beljo pulls one back for Dinamo at the strike off halftime with an easy tap-in in front of the Genk goal. Absolute perfect pass from Fran Topić to make it happen. Genk dominated the entire 1st half but Dinamo will be happy to only be down a goal at this point. Dinamo received a fantastic draw in being paired with Belgian club Genk in the Europa League playoff round. The … [Read more...] about Genk Down Dinamo 3-1 On Rainy Maksimir Night In Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
Champions League Playoff Round Leg 1: Kovač Gets Job Done vs. Atalanta
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A pretty quiet night all around for Croatians in the Champions League playoff round. The one thing to mention is that Niko Kovač has his Borussia Dortmund side with one foot in the door for the Round of 16. Should they defend their 2-goal lead vs. Atalanta, the German side would then play either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the next round. Kovač was rumored to be in line to take … [Read more...] about Champions League Playoff Round Leg 1: Kovač Gets Job Done vs. Atalanta
Croatians Around Europe 24: Modrić Scores Winner vs. Pisa, Vlašić Nets Goal #6
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Luka Modrić scored an 85' winner for AC Milan Friday night in a slim 2-1 victory over Pisa on the road. The midfield maestro played a messy give-n-go with Ricci which somehow missed all the Pisa defenders in the box. Modrić would find himself wide open from seven yards out to poke home the winner. The victory now moves AC Milan back to five points behind leaders Inter Milan … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Modrić Scores Winner vs. Pisa, Vlašić Nets Goal #6
Croatia Drawn Into Nations League “Group of Death”
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Croatia have been drawn against Spain, England, and Czechia in the September–November 2026 window of the UEFA Nations League. It is, without question, one of the toughest groups the competition has ever produced. With only the top two nations advancing directly to the quarterfinals, every match will carry knockout-level intensity. There has never been a clearer “Group of … [Read more...] about Croatia Drawn Into Nations League “Group of Death”
Croatians Around Europe 23: Budimir Scores In 4th Straight Match; Krama, Sučić Hit Back Of The Net Too
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Ante Budimir scored La Liga goal #11 in Osasuna's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo Friday night. Budimir has now scored in four straight matches after his wonderful header from the middle of the box. It is his patented redirection in the box. Budimir is dangerous in the box with his head if he can get the proper crosses from the wings. He is now on pace to finish the La Liga season with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Budimir Scores In 4th Straight Match; Krama, Sučić Hit Back Of The Net Too
Winter Window Watch: Croatian Transfers
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A busy winter window for Croatian players, with both established names and young talents making moves across Europe. Several took important steps forward this window. • Adriano Jagušić: Slaven Belupo → Panathinaikos (€5.2m + €800k add-ons, 20% sell-on)• Branimir Mlačić: Hajduk Split → Udinese (€4.5m)• Franko Kovačević: Celje → Ferencvárosi (€3m)• Dominik Livaković: … [Read more...] about Winter Window Watch: Croatian Transfers
Croatians Around Europe 22: Vušković Scores vs. Bayern, Kramarić Brace Makes Him #3 Foreign-Born Bundesliga Scorer
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What more can you ask from 18 year-old Luka Vušković??? He's playing stellar defense week in and week out in the Bundesliga for Hamburg while on loan from Hamburg. He scored the 2025 Bundesliga goals"Goal of the Year" with his scorpion kick in December. And on Saturday, he struck again! Vušković climbed the ladder in the 53' to head home the an equalizer to chop the points with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Vušković Scores vs. Bayern, Kramarić Brace Makes Him #3 Foreign-Born Bundesliga Scorer
