Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
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Croatians Around Europe XXVII
By 68 CommentsLuka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to help Real Madrid get past Eibar 2-1 with a fantastic assist to Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 34th minute. The Croatian midfield magician sent a long ball with the outside of his foot directly to Ronaldo's chest and the eventual breakaway to goal. Modrić lost nothing while out the past few weeks and Real Madrid will need him at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
By 39 CommentsLuka Modrić made the trip to Paris; returning from injury, but did not play in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over PSG. Instead, Mateo Kovačić got the start and had a light night as Real Madrid will limp into the Champions League quarterfinals; 5-2 on aggregate. Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will also be in the quarterfinal draw next friday after posting two clean sheets against FC Porto; … [Read more...] about Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
By 21 CommentsCroatia head coach Zlatko Dalić announced the 29-man squad that will be shortened to 23 names (three goalkeepers) before the trip to the United States. In a semi-surprise move, the entire squad that is expected to play in the World Cup this summer will be coming stateside, contrary to the Croatia v. Mexico friendly in Los Angeles in 2017. Players are expected to drop off this … [Read more...] about Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
Croatians Around Europe XXVI
By 33 CommentsAndrej Kramarić did it again Saturday; scoring in his fifth straight game for Hoffenheim in a 2-0 win over Augsburg. Kramarić now has tallied six goals in the past five games and is red hot with this streak which started on February 3rd. The 26 year-old Croatian striker is booming with confidence and it's not only showing through his free kicks. He opened the scoring in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI
Croatians Around Europe XXV
By 57 CommentsFor the second time in three weeks, Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić scored a stunning free kick for his club. Kramarić got the start Saturday and played the full 90 minutes against Freiburg, burying a 25-yard free kick in the 57th minute. Freiburg would level the game nine minutes later through a penalty to force a 1-1 draw but Hoffenheim's Croatian is heating up just at the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV
Vida Sees Red In Besiktas CL Debut
By Leave a CommentDomagoj Vida was sent off in the 16th minute Tuesday night in Munich during his Besiktas Champions League debut after an errant back pass from a teammate left him in 'no man's land' against Robert Lewandowski. Vida tried to slide tackle the ball away but was half a step too late and got all leg instead. Besiktas weathered the storm for the rest off the first half but … [Read more...] about Vida Sees Red In Besiktas CL Debut
Croatians Around Europe XXIV
By 32 CommentsHeadlines: Luka Modrić & Real Madrid take on Eibar Sunday Ivan Perišić & Inter Milan look to stay in the top 4 with a win vs. Genoa Saturday Mario Mandžukić and Juventus face city rivals Torino Sunday in a matinee affair Can Andrej Kramarić keep the goals coming against Schalke on Saturday? … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV
Modrić Shines As Real Madrid Come Back To Defeat PSG 3-1
By 24 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid dodged a huge bullet Wednesday in Champions League after conceding the first goal of the game to PSG at home in the 33rd minute. However, the troops would rally for three unanswered goals in a dominating comeback where Ronaldo scored twice. With Champions League all for Real Madrid to play for, this result should give the club the proper momentum … [Read more...] about Modrić Shines As Real Madrid Come Back To Defeat PSG 3-1