Croatians Around Europe

Luka Modrić looked goooood Sunday night in a 4-1 Real Madrid victory over Villarreal. The Croatia captain was voted 'Man of the Match' in 90 minutes played, perfectly assisting on Bellingham's opening header, scoring the fourth goal, and had a wonderful shot from outside the box go just over the cross bar in the 1st half. Modrić received a 9/10 grade from Goal.com as he had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Modrić MOTM With Goal, Assist; Majer Scores Winner For Wolfsburg

Luka Sučić nearly kept his RB Salzburg side in European contention this season with his 57' goal against Benfica Tuesday night from the top of the box. The shot was deflected but had enough zip on the ball to freeze the Benfica keeper. It would have been the goal to keep Salzburg in the Europa League after the New Year, however, Benfica scored in injury time to take hold of the … [Read more...] about Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty

Andrej Kramarić scored a beauty Friday night in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory of Bochum. In the 43', Krama received the ball at the top of the box, took one touch, hit the brakes letting the Bochum defender slide right past him, and cooly shot the ball just inside the near post. It was as cool, calm, and collected as you can be in the box. It was Krama's fifth Bundesliga goal of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot

Look, I'm no football manager and I've never coached a professional team in my life, so who am I to speak against the great Pep Guardiola? But something is starting to smell awful fishy in Manchester with Gvardiol playing the left-back position instead of his native center-back role. Manchester City obviously had a plan bringing over Gvardiol from Leipzig for $90 million this … [Read more...] about Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?

Mateo Kovačić returned from a back muscle strain Sunday, coming off the bench in the 87', of a wild 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham. Spurs would equalize in the 90', however, a Jack Grealish break away at the death was called back due to a Spurs foul. City should have been awarded an "advantage" on the play, however, the referee incorrectly blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists

Nikola Vlašić had an absolute wunder-strike from 21 yards out today for Torino. I mean, he absolutely put his boot right through the poor ball on a missile that didn't move until it hit the back of the net. Unfortunately, after a lengthy VAR review, the goal was called back for offside. It appeared one of his Torino teammates was blocking the way of the Bologna keeper while … [Read more...] about Will Vlašić Learn To Harness This Power Internationally?

Luka Modrić played 70 minutes Sunday in a 3-0 victory over Cadiz. However, he was taken off with an apparent quad issue which will need to be monitored this week. Modrić received a 7.0 rating from Goal.com as he had "A composed performance in the middle of the park. Unlucky not to score after lashing one off the post. Removed with an apparent quad issue. Still wonderful to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Modrić Assists In Real Madrid Win, Bjelica Named Union Berlin Manager

Ante Budimir scored his 7th La Liga goal of the season Saturday vs. Las Palmas in a 1-1 draw. The 32 year-old striker has now scored five goals in the past calendar month (since October 20th). Budimir headed home the equalizer from an extremely tight angle following a cross from the right sideline. With his recent form and Croatia's woes at the #9 position, with or without … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Scores 7th La Liga Goal Of Season, Frigan Scores In Injury Time

Nikola Vlašić scored his first Serie A goal of the season Monday night against Sassuolo in a 2-1 Torino victory. Vlašić came off the bench in only the 9th minute of play and would score the winner with a low, right-footed shot just inside the far post. Sadly, it's already November and the former Hajduk Split midfielder only has one goal in nine league matches. Vlašić was once a … [Read more...] about Vlašić Nets Winner vs. Sassuolo; Kovačić, Gvardiol Cruise Against Young Boys