Croatians Around Europe

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

Mario Mandžukić and Juventus overcame a huge hurdle Tuesday night, thrashing Barcelona 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal round. It was supposed to be played alongside Borussia Dortmund v. Monaco, however a bus attack prior to the game suspended the match. The match is now scheduled for early Wednesday night. Mandžukić and Ivan Rakitić played … [Read more...] about Juve Thrash Barca, Real Madrid Comeback vs. Bayern

 Germany Andrej Kramarić came through big time for Hoffenheim once again this Friday, scoring a brace in their 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin. Kramarić's first came in the 39th minute, when he slotted home a penalty to level the score at 1-1. He added an insurance goal for his side in the 86th minute, tapping home a well-hit Sandro Wagner cross to double their lead to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXV*

Two fantastic matches are upon us as Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will have their hands full with Bayern Munich while three Croatians will go at it in the Barcelona v. Juventus matchup. Who would you like to see progress? And why? Croatian supporters have been spoiled the past half decade when it comes to Champions League. A Croatian international has … [Read more...] about Croatians Galore In Champions League Quarters