Croatians Around Europe

Don't count Vrsaljko out yet. Šime Vrsaljko received 90 valuable minutes on the pitch Tuesday night in Atletico Madrid's 1st leg quarterfinal versus Manchester City and definitely held his own. City would squeak by with a 1-0 victory after Kevin de Bruyne finally broke the deadlock in the 70th minute. To no one's surprise, Atletico Madrid and manager, Diego Simeone, looked … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Plays 90 Minutes In Champions League vs. City

19 year-old Luka Sučić scored another long-range goal Sunday to add to his already impressive mantle. In the 27' versus Rapid Vienna, Sučić ripped a low shot from 24 yards to hit the side netting. This is the exact playmaker the Croatian senior side needs. Someone who can shake things up on offense with fearless shots from long range that hit the target. Sučić is still a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII: Sučić Scores From Long Range, Musa On The Board Again For Boavista

Ivan Perišić supplied the lone assist for Inter Milan Saturday in another disappointing result; drawing Fiorentina 1-1. Perišić left a long, lofty cross in the box that was met by the head of Denzel Dumfries. Inter get the point on home soil but have looked like an absolute shell of themselves without Marcelo Brozović in midfield. With the drop in points and an AC Milan win … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI: Perišić, Sosa Assist; Modrić Plays False 9 vs. Barcelona

'Super Mario' Mandžukić got the Champions League party started for Croatians in 2013 when he scored in the final and helped Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund in extra time. Since then, a Croatian has lifted the Champions League every season. Nine straight campaigns, Croatian blood has lifted Europe's most prestigious club trophy: Mandžukić, Modrić, Kovaćić, Rakitić, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić To Meet In Champions League Quarters

Lovro Majer continued his extraordinary season with Rennes Sunday night in a 4-2 victory over Lyon. Majer scored the game winner in 1st half injury time with a wide open look on target following a Lyon defensive collapse. Majer would cap off the game with a simple insurance assist to Martin Terrier four minutes into the 2nd half to cap off a 'one goal, one assist' match. With … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV: Majer Scores In Rennes Win, Sosa With Another Huge Assist

Luka Modrić may be 36 years old, but he's still playing ball like a little kid in the selo. Wednesday night in Madrid, Modrić had a career game and one that Madridistas (and Croatians) will remember for years. He singlehandedly put Real Madrid on his back with the aggregate-tying goal, shredding through the entire PSG midfield before laying off a perfect 'nutmeg' assist to … [Read more...] about What’s Not To Love About Luka Modrić?

Luka Modrić, you've left us all speechless once again. Real Madrid's Champions League magic is back! Los Blancos came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat PSG 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) and earn a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals - and they couldn't have done it without the late-match heroics of 36 year-old magician Luka Modrić. In the 76th minute, Modrić carried … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić And Real Madrid Beat PSG 3-1, Book Ticket To UCL Quarterfinals

Luka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old. Yet, Luka Modrić is still scoring, assisting, and playing at the highest level. Moments after assisting on Camavinga's equalizing goal, Luka 'The Bazooka' Modrić rifled a left-footed shot from 24 yards out that hit nothing but the back of the net. The goal would give Real Madrid the momentum heading into halftime and would eventually be the game … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner