Croatians Around Europe

Ante Budimir scored two goals and received 8.9/10 MOTM honors as Osasuna handed Barcelona their first defeat (4-2) of the season. Budimir opened up the scoring in the 18'; heading home a perfect header from a sharp angle. This is what Budimir does best in the box -- use his head when he receives proper service. In the 2nd half, Budimir was fouled in the box and converted the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal

Man City and 10-man Arsenal played out an exciting 2-2 draw Sunday night with reigning English champions Manchester City equalizing on the last kick of the match. Joško Gvardiol got the start and received a 7-grade from NBC Sports as he "Produced some brilliant chances and was unlucky to be denied by Raya." Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for an injured Rodri in the 21' and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal

Luka Modrić came off the bench for Real Madrid Tuesday night in the 70th minute and supplied the game-winning assist to Antonio Rudiger 13 minutes off a free kick. Real Madrid defeated Stuttgart 3-1 in their Champions League opening match. It is absolutely unreal how Modrić can still make an impact at the highest competition even at age 39. ManagingMadrid gave Luka a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City

Luka Modrić and Luka Sučić both got the start Saturday as Real Sociedad lost 2-0 to Real Madrid. Sučić was given his 1st La Liga start and nearly broke the goal post in the 25' when he sent a rocket shot from 19 yards out that rattled off the upper-V. Sučić later placed a perfect left-footed should that beat Courtois off the far post. Sučić could have easily had two goals in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Sučić Rattles The Post 2x In 1st La Liga Start vs. Modrić & Real Madrid

Andrej Kramarić is the current leading goal scorer in the Bundesliga after bagging #4 Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. Krama separated himself from the Frankfurt defense in the box and tapped home a perfect cross from teammate Adam Hlozek from the corner. Krama is in fine form heading into the international break. The question is: where is Dalić going to play him? … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Krama Bags Bundesliga Goal #4

Andrej Kramarić netted a hat trick in the first Bundesliga weekend of the season Saturday in a 3-2 Hoffenheim victory over newly promoted German club Holstein Kiel. Krama converted from the penalty spot, headed home a free header in front of the net and tapped in a "gimme putt" to secure the hair trick. Krama needs to play as a supporting striker and not a wing. He's not a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Kramarić Bags Hat Trick, Majer With Brace, Kovačić Hurt

Mateo Kovačić has started the Premier League season with a bang! Kova scored an 84' insurance goal to secure a 2-0 win over Chelsea Sunday afternoon; dribbling past 2 Chelsea defenders before rocketing a shot from 20 yards out off the post. On top of that, he was given MOTM honors and a 8.4 FOTMOB rating for his efforts. Imagine if Kova can learn to shoot from outside the box … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Kovačić Scores From Outside The Box, Sosa Moving To Torino On Loan

Luka Modrić has renewed his contract at Real Madrid and will stay with the club until summer 2025, per Fabrizio. The midfield GOAT will be wearing #10 at the world’s greatest club at age 39. Absolutely insane. Why do I think Modrić decided to stay in the Spanish capital instead of taking buckets and buckets of cash elsewhere...most likely in Saudi Arabia. Four reasons: … [Read more...] about Modrić Staying At Real Madrid Until 2025!

Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 86th minute Saturday night in London as Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League Final. 12 seasons in Madrid for Modrić. 6 European titles. Absolutely insane! Modrić is now tied atop the Real Madrid pyramid as the most decorated Real Madrid player in history (with Nacho). All things currently point to Modrić … [Read more...] about Modrić Wins 6th Champions League Title At Real Madrid!