Croatians Around Europe

Andrej Kramarić converted twice from the spot -- including the 98' winner -- as Hoffenheim defeated 2nd place Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Krama was voted MOTM with a 7.9 SofaScore rating in the brace effort. With the win, Hoffenheim now only trail 4th-place Stuttgart by two points for Germany's final Champions League spot with only four matches remaining in the season. Luka … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Kramarić Double From The Spot Beats Dortmund; Sučić, DCC Copa Del Rey Champs, Musa Scores MLS Goal #9

Igor Matanović scored a wonderful Euro-volley from outside the box Thursday as Freiburg defeated Celta Vigo 6-1 (agg.) to book their ticket to the Europa League semifinals! The goal was initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, however, after VAR was deemed a good goal. Freiburg will face either Real Betis or Braga in the semifinal round. Matanović now has 3G/1A in … [Read more...] about Matanović Scores Euro-volley As Freiburg Cruise Into Europa League Semifinals!

Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League semifinals after a dramatic night in Munich, setting up a clash with PSG. The first half was chaotic, with five goals scored before the break. After a late red card in the match, Bayern took advantage, scoring twice late to secure a 6–4 aggregate win over Real Madrid. Stanišić got the start but was taken … [Read more...] about Stanišić, Bayern Munich Into Champions League Semis! PSG Up Next

Ante Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 1-1 Osasuna draw vs. Real Betis as he rolled a penalty shot to the left side of goal. Budimir has now surpassed Lamine Yamal for sole position of 3rd place on the La Liga goals list for the 2026 season -- only behind Mbappe and Muriqi. Mateo Kovačić returned to the pitch for the first time since October … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Budimir Scores Goal #16, Kovačić Returns After 6-Month Rehab

Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League 1st leg quarterfinal. He played 90 minutes at RB and received a 7.0 SofaScore rating.  Stanišić is Croatia’s last hope at a Champions League title in 2026. … [Read more...] about Stanišić, Bayern Munich Defeat Real Madrid 2-1 In 1st Leg

It was a super slow week for the Croatians coming back to club duty after spending a week in Orlando to play Colombia and Brazil. Ante Budimir scored his 15th La Liga goal of the season Sunday from the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw vs. Alaves. Budimir's 80' goal should have been the winner but Alaves were awarded their own penalty in injury time to chop the points. Budimir is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #15, Perišić Assists Off Long Throw-In

Igor Matanović scored the easiest brace of his career Sunday in Freiburg's 2-1 win over St. Pauli. The equalizer was a smart deflection of his thigh. The winner was an easy tap-in after the St. Pauli goalie could not parry the ball far enough from the goal box. Nonetheless, Matanović is cooking in the Bundesliga this year. It is his 8th Bundesliga goal of the season but 6th in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Matanović Brace Wins It For Freiburg; Luka Sučić, Budimir, Baturina, Musa All Score

After being snubbed by Dalić for Croatia's March friendlies in Orlando, Franjo Ivanović came off the bench in the 73' to score the game winner for Benfica vs. Arouca in the 96', volleying a perfect cross off the far post for the win. It is only Ivanović's fourth goal in 18 matches as he has primarily come off the bench for Benfica. Let's see if he can bag a few more goals to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Ivanović Bags Winner For Benfica, Musa Hat Trick vs. San Diego