Croatians Around Europe

Andrej Kramarić may not have played much for Croatia in 2020, but don't worry, he is alive and well. After recovering from injuries and COVID quarantine, Croatia's #1 striker returned on Saturday for Hoffenheim and played 90 minutes in a 3-3 draw against Stuttgart. Krama supplied an assist to Ryan Sessegnon on the 2-2 equalizing goal before putting Hoffenheim up 3-2 via penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*

Mateo Kovačić is finally getting his groove back as he received the start for Chelsea on Saturday from manager Frank Lampard. With Chelsea does 1-0 in the 23rd minute, Kovačić assisted on the opening goal and was given 8/10 as he "Provided the killer cut-back to Abraham for Chelsea's first strike of the evening. Drove the Blues forward in the second half. Almost got an assist … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*

Both Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović got the start for Inter Milan as they took on Real Madrid in the Champions League 'Match of the Day' Tuesday. Luka Modrić started the game on the bench for Real as the La Liga champions took an early 2-0 lead against Inter Milan. However, Inter Milan would rally to cut the deficit in half immediately before Perišić would score the … [Read more...] about Perišić Equalizes For Inter But Real Madrid Win 3-2

It was the Croatian duo of Marcelo Brozović and Ivan Perišić who saved Inter Milan from a potential embarrassing loss against Parma on Saturday. With Inter down 2-0 in the 59th minute, Brozović came off the bench and scored five minutes later as he slid the ball inside the left post from 18 years out. The goal rallied the troops which eventually saw Perišić score the equalizer … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*

Real Madrid is nothing without Luka Modrić. Modrić started Real's match against Borussia Monchengladbach on the bench. Real Madrid went down 2-0 to the German club in the 58th minute. With a second straight CL loss, Real's knockout round hopes would be in serious danger. Luka comes on in the 71st minute and Real Madrid score twice to force a 2-2 draw and save face. Modrić … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Nothing Without Luka Modrić As They Save Face In Germany

Luka Modrić is not a fine wine, he is a bottle of Louis XIII. Modrić did not get the start against Barcelona Saturday in El Clasico but did come off the bench in the 69th minute with the match 2-1 in Madrid's favor. In injury time, Modrić looked like a 15  year-old in the playground putting all the moves on his mates. He made multiple Barca defenders miss as he danced in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*

Luka Modrić scored another 'screamer' today in Champions League as Real Madrid were shocked by Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2. It was 3-0 for the Ukrainian champs at halftime but Luka's goal got some momentum flowing for Los Blancos. But it wouldn't be enough as Real Madrid lost 3-2 to open up their Champions League campaign after a late equalizer was taken back by VAR. Real … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores From 28 Yards Out As Shakhtar Shock Real Madrid

Dejan Lovren opened up Zenit's account in Champions League this season with a 34-yard bomb that bounced off the post and the back of the Club Brugge keeper for an own goal Tuesday night in St. Petersburg. The goal would make the game 1-1 but Brugge would score an injury winner to send the Russian champions to a 2-1 defeat. Nonetheless, it's great to see Lovren sending … [Read more...] about Lovren Scores 34-Yard Rocket Own Goal To Kick Off CL

Luka Modrić and Real Madrid had a rough day at the office Saturday versus newly promoted Cadiz. Modrić got the start but was taken off at halftime for his lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss. He was given a 4/10 score (Managing Madrid) as he was "Also out at halftime with a poor performance. Couldn’t connect with Kroos or Isco or get the team moving forward. Another player … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IV*