Croatians Around Europe

Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8

Joško Gvardiol scored his third Premier League goal of the season Saturday in a 2-1 Manchester City loss to Bournemouth. The header came little too late in the closing minutes as City were already down 2-0. However, good to see Gvardiol climb the ladder to give his side a chance. Both Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 for City in the match. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score

33 year-old Croatia striker Ante Budimir scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 2-0 Osasuna win over Luka Sučič and Real Sociedad. In the 34', Budimir trapped the ball at the top of the box and sent a perfectly place shot just inside the left post to beat the keeper. It was as composed as a finish as you can see. We usually see Budimir score with his head but he … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 9: Budimir Bags La Liga Goal #5

Luka Modrić is now the king of Real Madrid! Modrić has now surpassed the legendary Ferenc Puskas as the oldest player in history to dawn the Real Madrid shirt at 39 years. 40 days. Modrić assisted Vini with an exquisite pass just 3 minutes after coming on Saturday night in the 63rd minute. We’ve said it a million times. Fine wine! Modrić received a 8/10 grade from Goal.com … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 8: Modrić Makes Real Madrid History, Gvardiol Scores From Outside The Box, Kramarić Bags Bundesliga Goal #5

OH MY! What has Luka Sučić done to score the first La Liga goal of his career?! The 22 year-old midfielder scored a phenomenal goal Sunday night; one-timing a pass from 27 yards out to beat a very, very good Jan Oblak in the Atletico goal. The 84th minute strike would equalize the match between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid to chop the points in a 1-1 draw. The way Sučić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Sučić Wunder-Strike Marks 1st La Liga Goal, Kovačić Brace In City Victory

The 17 year-old defender scored twice and recorded an incredible 9.2 FotMob MOTM match rating in a 2-2 draw against Beerschot in the Belgian league Friday night. Vušković now has four goals and one assist in 10 Belgian league matches this season. He's a center-back. Westerlo (loaned from Tottenham) have a phenomenal talent on their hands. All eyes on him the rest of the … [Read more...] about Vušković Scores 2 Goals Friday Night For Westerlo

Ante Budimir scored two goals and received 8.9/10 MOTM honors as Osasuna handed Barcelona their first defeat (4-2) of the season. Budimir opened up the scoring in the 18'; heading home a perfect header from a sharp angle. This is what Budimir does best in the box -- use his head when he receives proper service. In the 2nd half, Budimir was fouled in the box and converted the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Budimir Brace Beats Barcelona, Gvardiol MOTM With Silky Smooth Goal

Man City and 10-man Arsenal played out an exciting 2-2 draw Sunday night with reigning English champions Manchester City equalizing on the last kick of the match. Joško Gvardiol got the start and received a 7-grade from NBC Sports as he "Produced some brilliant chances and was unlucky to be denied by Raya." Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for an injured Rodri in the 21' and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Slow Week As City Force Draw With Arsenal

Luka Modrić came off the bench for Real Madrid Tuesday night in the 70th minute and supplied the game-winning assist to Antonio Rudiger 13 minutes off a free kick. Real Madrid defeated Stuttgart 3-1 in their Champions League opening match. It is absolutely unreal how Modrić can still make an impact at the highest competition even at age 39. ManagingMadrid gave Luka a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Modrić Assists Winner, Gvardiol MOTM For City