In his first season at Real Madrid, Luka Modrić will not see the Champions League Final as Real Madrid go down 4-3 (aggregate) to Borussia Dortmund, despite beating the German club 2-0 Tuesday night in Madrid. Both sides missed key chances in the match before Frenchman Karim Benzema broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute.Ramos added one more late but it wasn't meant to be. … [Read more...] about Real fall short of Madrid miracle
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By Leave a CommentHeadlines: Luka Modrić plays 85 minutes as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-0 Saturday Mateo Kovačić and Chelsea take on Manchester City Sunday in a pivotal Premiership match Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović and Inter Milan face Crotone Sunday Andrej Kramarić goes silent as Freiburg shock Hoffenheim 3-1 Ante Rebić and AC Milan look to … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler (DO NOT DELETE) č ć š
Dortmund stun Real Madrid 4-1
By 76 CommentsLuka Modrić returned from an injury scare on the weekend to start in Real Madrid's first leg Champions League semifinal against Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night in Germany. Dortmund blew away Los Blancos 4-1 with Polish striker Robert Lewandoski scoring all four goals, one from the spot. Modric played 69 minutes before being taken off for Angel Di Maria. It's shaping up to be … [Read more...] about Dortmund stun Real Madrid 4-1
Bayern crush Barca 4-0, on their way to Wembley
By 108 CommentsPhoto: Guradian.co.uk Bayern Munich didn't need the services of suspended Croatian frontman Mario Mandžukić Tuesday night in Bavaria as the newly appointed German champions dismantled Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Goals from Arjen Robben, Mario Gomez and a double from Thomas Muller would ensure a monumental victory going into next … [Read more...] about Bayern crush Barca 4-0, on their way to Wembley
‘The Baron’ scores as Bayern reaches DFB Pokal final
By 155 CommentsPhoto: Bayern After being rested at the weekend for Bayern Munich's 4-0 Bundesliga win over Nurnberg, Mario Mandžukić returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night in Bayern's DFB Pokal semifinal clash with Ivica Olić's Wolfburg. Mandžukić, now being dubbed 'The Baron' in Germany for his aerial domination, opened up the scoring for Bayern in the 17th minute of play as … [Read more...] about ‘The Baron’ scores as Bayern reaches DFB Pokal final
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By 64 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitić scored his first La Liga brace for Sevilla on Friday, in the same week that he tied the knot with his new wife, Raquel. Despite his efforts, Sevilla drew 3-3 in an Andalusian Derby against Real Betis that saw tempers flare and Sevilla play the last 35 minutes down a man. Ivan was played through in the 7th minute by Jose Antonio Reyes and was able to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXI*
Croatians on crash course for Wembley
By 56 CommentsThe only two remaining Croatians in Champions League (Luka Modrić, Real Madrid and Mario Mandžukić, Bayern Munich) have been paired on opposite sides of the semifinal draw Friday, meaning the two can battle it out on May 25th in London, England for European glory at Wembley. First things first though- the semifinals. Mandžukić and Bayern Munich will open up at home against … [Read more...] about Croatians on crash course for Wembley
Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
By 53 CommentsMario Mandžukić's fine season continued Wednesday night in Torino, Italy when Bayern Munich took a 2-0 first leg lead against Italian champions Juventus. Mandžukić got the start but was carded in just the seventh minute of play, meaning he will miss Bayern's first leg semifinal match versus either Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona. The draw will be held this Friday. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
By 63 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for Real Madrid Tuesday night as Los Blancos took a comfortable 3-0 first leg into Istanbul versus Galatasaray. Everything looked to be in cruise control for Real Madrid as Ronaldo scored in the seventh minute, meaning Galatasaray would have to score five goals to go through. With Madrid up 1-0 going into the break, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis