Croatians Around Europe

In the biggest shock of the European season, Roma overcame a 4-1 first leg loss to Barcelona, winning 3-0 Tuesday night at home to move onto the Champions League semifinals on away goals. Barcelona squandered a 3-goal first leg lead and will only have themselves to blame as they only managed two shots on goal against Roma. Ivan Rakitić played the full 90 minutes in the match … [Read more...] about Roma Shock Barcelona, Liverpool Through

After reports came out of Milan that there was friction between the club and Croatian striker Nikola Kalinić prior to the March international break, things appear to have been smoothed over (temporarily) as Kalinić came off the bench Sunday in the 67th minute with Milan down 1-0 to Sassuolo. In the 86th minute, Kalinić would receive the ball in the box with back to goal, spin … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIX

Barcelona handled Roma 4-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match Wednesday night at the Nou Camp to all but book their place in the final four. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 90 minutes in the win; receiving a '7' grade as he "Worked hard and nearly opened the scoring with an effort that struck the post." Barcelona will surely wrap up the La Liga … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Lovren Shine As Barca, Liverpool Dominate In CL

In a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid crushed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their first leg quarterfinal draw. Ronaldo opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play and then put the match away with a sensational bicycle kick goal in the second half. Juventus' Paolo Dybala was sent off in the 66th minute and Marcelo would add a third for … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win

Ivan Perišić returned to Inter Milan from the international break on fire Saturday at the San Siro. Perišić assisted on both Icardi goals and scored himself in the 13th minute with a tight angle shot with his right foot. Croatian teammate Marcelo Brozović was given credit for the long range assist. Both played the full match for Inter as they remain in fourth place for the last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII

Ivan Perišić finally ended his dreadful scoring drought with a beautiful header in the 26th minute to open the scoring in a 5-0 win over Sampdoria Sunday. Both Perišić and Marcelo Brozović played the full 90 minutes as Icardi accounted for the rest of the scoring with four goals. Inter Milan are currently holding fourth position in Italy which would be good enough for a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII

It will be Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić vs. Mario Mandžukić in a repeat of last year's final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona were given a kind draw; having to face a weaker Roma side while Dejan Lovren & Liverpool must face English leaders Manchester City in the quarterfinal round. The first legs take place April 3rd and 4th. Who do … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw

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

Luka 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