Croatians Around Europe

    We have one Croatian in the Champions League semifinals. Will Luka Modrić join Kovačić and Chelsea Wednesday night?     Chelsea didn't have to do much Tuesday night in Spain as they had a comfortable 2-0 first leg win. However, they did concede an absolutely wonderful injury time bicycle kick goal at the death. It wasn't enough for Porto as Chelsea … [Read more...] about Kovačić-less Chelsea Punch CL Semifinal Ticket

    Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are flying high. After a 3-1 victory over Liverpool midweek, Los Blancos handed hated rivals, Barcelona, a 2-1 defeat Saturday, and now only trail leaders Atletico Madrid by a single point. Modrić had another phenomenal game and should have earned an assist on a perfect 50-yard pass down field, which should have been stuck in the back … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII: Modrić Trolls Pique, Rebić Scores Beauty In Return

    Mateo Kovačić and Chelsea did what they were supposed to do - beat Porto 2-0. Now both Chelsea and Real Madrid are 90 minutes away from meeting in the CL semifinals. If it lines up the way it is supposed to, that means we are guaranteed to have a Croatian international play in the Final for a 9th straight year - 9 YEARS!     As we all know, a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Defeat Porto 2-0, All-Croatian CL Semi On The Brink

Real Madrid shocked Liverpool with a 3-1 defeat over the Merseyside club Tuesday night in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg. Luka Modrić played a solid 90 minutes and assisted on the third Madrid goal but it was the Toni Kroos show on the day as he put together a dazzling performance which led to the opening goal. ManagingMadrid.com gave Modrić an 8.5/10 on the night: … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists In 3-1 Real Madrid 1st Leg Win Over Liverpool

    Josip Brekalo got the start on Saturday for Wolfsburg and scored the game's lone goal in the 69th minute as he slotted home a shot from the left side of the box. Brekalo has been getting more playing time with the injury bug hitting Wolfsburg and he's making the absolute best of it. With the win, Wolfsburg solidify their top-4 position in Germany and a Champions … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI: Brekalo Bags Winner For Wolfsburg

    Vatreni players are officially on international break with Croatia facing Slovenia this Wednesday in World Cup qualifying.     Luka Modrić had a fantastic week. He was voted Champions League "Player of the Week", helping Real Madrid cruise past Atalanta and into the CL quarterfinals - where they will meet Liverpool. During Real Madrid's 3-1 win over … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV: The Calm Before The Storm

    Mateo Kovačić was rested at the weekend for Chelsea's huge match vs. Atletico Madrid in London Wednesday night - kickoff at 4PM (ET).     The winner will fill the last quarterfinal Champions League spot while the loser goes home. Chelsea left Madrid a few weeks back with an all important away goal in a 1-0 victory against the La Liga leaders. It … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Book Final CL Quarters Ticket

    The guy does it all. Luka Modrić played all 90 minutes as Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-1 (4-1 agg) to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Modrić assisted on Real's first goal in an extremely tight first half when a poor Atalanta down field ball headed straight to the Croatian. 90% of players in the world would have taken the tight-angled shot, but … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists As Real Madrid Cruise Into CL Quarterfinals

Mario Pašalić was Croatia's 'Player of the Week' with two goals on Friday in Atalanta's 3-1 victory over Spezia. Pašalić has been quiet since returning from injury a few months ago as Atalanta currently sit 4th place in Serie A as they chase another Champions League berth. Atalanta are the Italian sweethearts and have been flying under the radar for nearly two seasons. Pašalić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Pašalić Brace, Brekalo Scores, Rebić Sees Red