Germany Bayern München clinched the Bundesliga crown with a 1-0 win in Frankfurt on Saturday. The win gave the Bavarian side a record 23rd national championship and with six games still to play, it marked the earliest clinching of the title. The club had previously twice triumphed with four games left, in 1973 and 2003. Bayern will now focus on the Champions League … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
By 80 CommentsPhoto: sports.yahoo.com After being rested this past weekend in a 9-2 drumming of Hamburg, Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their first leg Champions League quarterfinal versus Serie A leaders Juventus. But before the seats could even get warm at Allianz Arena, Bayern's David Alaba rifled a shot past Italian #1 Gigi Buffon from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*
By 229 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić started for Real Madrid and played all 90 minutes as they dropped points in a 1-1 draw with relegation contenders Real Zaragoza. Luka picked up a yellow card in the 11th minute for a handball and his turnover was the catalyst to Zaragoza'a goal. He completed 54 out of 62 passes and created 2 chances. Goal.com gave Luka a 2.5/5, saying "He let the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*
Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
By 182 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić scored once again for Real Madrid and helped set up their opening goal on Saturday as Madrid triumphed over Mallorca 5-2. Luka played Pepe through with a near perfect pass in the 14th minute to open up the scoring and took advantage of a poor Mallorca clearance to score his third goal of the season. He received the ball 30 yards from goal, took a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
Vukojević off to Moscow
By 63 CommentsPhoto: FIFA Our favorite defensive midfielder to throw under the bus, Ognjen Vukokević, is being shipped off to Spartak Moscow for the remainder of the season, on loan from Dynamo Kyiv. After being scrutinized by Croatian fans for being more of loose cannon than a facilitator in the midfield following the departure of captain Niko Kovač, the 29 year-old Vukojević may be … [Read more...] about Vukojević off to Moscow
Mandžukić scores in 3-1 win over Arsenal
By 95 CommentsPhoto: DPA 'Super' Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their Champions League Round of 16 clash with Premiership club Arsenal. Bayern took absolute control of the game in the first half, scoring two goals inside the first 22 minutes to give the German giants a 2-0 lead into halftime. Mandžukić nearly made it 3-0 before the break but his wide … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores in 3-1 win over Arsenal
Mandžukić bicycles #15, Rakitić heads home
By 51 CommentsPhoto: Bayern Munich It wasn't Friday the 13th, but on this night, Mario Mandžukić bicycled in a 36th minute goal, helping Bayern Munich earn a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg. The bicycle kick makes it 15 goals for him in the Bundesliga this year- good enough to take the lead going into Saturday's games. If that didn't surprise you, as most of Mandžukić's goals come from tap-ins … [Read more...] about Mandžukić bicycles #15, Rakitić heads home
Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
By 92 CommentsGermany Photo: Bundesliga Is it great service or great finishing? Whatever the answer might be, Super Mario Mandžukić continues to fill up the stat sheet after scoring two second half goals to lead Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Mainz on Saturday. After a Thomas Müller opening goal, the former Dinamo Zagreb striker would double the score after receiving a pass from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*