Croatians Around Europe

It's Mandžukić versus Subašić Wednesday night in the south of France as Juve take on Monaco in the second Champions League semifinal. Juventus will be the heavy favorite to face Real Madrid in the final but this Monaco team has surprised critics on getting this far. With the resurgence of Falcao, Monaco could be slated as dark horses but Juve will have plenty of firepower to … [Read more...] about Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0

Luka Modrić had a quiet day at the office as Real Madrid steamrolled Atletico 3-0 with a hat trick from Cristiano Ronaldo. It wasn't much of a match as Real Madrid held the ball for 60% of the game while holding Atletico to only one shot on goal. The reverse leg is next week at the Vicente Calderon but Atletico would need a Barcelona-esque comeback to back the Champions League … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Hat Trick Crushes Atletico 3-0

On Saturday, 22 year-old Celtic defender Jozo Šimunović shook Scottish sport front pages with his tackle on Rangers Kenny Miller. Šimunović is playing in his first season outside of Croatia after being part of Dinamo Zagreb from 2013-15. The 6'3" center-back has made a name for himself; being solid in the backline and aggressive against opposing strikers. And … [Read more...] about The Tackle Heard Across Scotland

SPAIN Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona kept their foot on the pedal in hopes of salvaging their season with a La Liga title. With Real Madrid winning earlier Saturday, Barca knew anything short of three points against city rivals Espanyol could cost them the season. However, Luis Suarez would score in the 50th and 87th minutes with Rakitić adding a 2-0 insurance … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*

"He isn't good enough." "He can't create his own shot." "He can't score outside of 8 feet." Mandza's critics may be loud, but there is a reason he's always starting for the best teams in the world. Mario Mandžukić was a pivotal piece of Bayern Munich's Champions League title run in 2013, where the German giants took the European treble, before being … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: A New Man

SPAIN It was an El Clasico for the ages! With Barcelona needing all three points at the Bernabeu to make any shot at a La Liga title possible, Ivan Rakitić and Lionel Messi showed up in the biggest way. Coming into the match, Real madrid would have been content with a draw as they had a three point lead on Barcelona as well as a game in hand. And everything … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*

PHOTO:HNS via CroatiaWeek.com Croatia may not be lifting cups on the international side of things, but come this June, another Croatian player will have to make room in his trophy case. For a fifth straight year, a Croatian will lift the Champions League trophy! It all started in 2013 when 'Super Mario' Mandžukić and Bayern Munich defeated … [Read more...] about CL Semis Set: Madrid Derby To Showcase While Juve Draw Monaco

It was a wild one in Madrid Tuesday night. A 78th minute Sergio Ramos own goal leveled the aggregate score at 3-3 and forced extra time in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. However, Ronaldo would complete his hat trick with two goals in extra time, giving Real Madrid a 6-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich to reach the … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Hat Trick Puts Real Madrid In CL Semis