The cream has risen to the top. And only four clubs remain in battle for Europe's Holy Grail. Tuesday marks the beginning of the Champions League semifinals where Atletico Madrid take on Chelsea in the Spanish capital. Chelsea, who currently sit in second place in the English Premiership behind Liverpool, will have their hands full with a revamped Atletico side led by … [Read more...] about Champions League Final 4
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Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
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It's been the Luka Modrić/Mario Mandžukić show lately on CroatianSports.com, but when your best two players are winning trophies with arguably Europe's best two teams, it must be talked about. On Wednesday, Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over hated rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Although Modrić had a quiet match in yet … [Read more...] about Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
Mandžukić: The season that is
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The man may not send a rocket from outside the box into the back of the net or dribble past three defenders in Messi-like fashion. But what 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is doing in his two seasons at Bayern Munich is simply "getting the job done." The 'Red Baron', as he has been dubbed in Germany, poaches goals in front of the net and heads home crosses like no other striker in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: The season that is
Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
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Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić have been paired against each other in the Champions League final four as Real Madrid will face reigning champions Bayern Munich on April 23rd and 29th. This will once again ensure that a Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a third straight season. The victor will play the winner of a tricky tie between Atletico Madrid and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
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After a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week, Mario Mandžukić got t the start at home as Bayern Munich took on Manchester United in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg match Wednesday night. Manager Pep Guardiola decided to bench the Croatian striker in England last week but Mandza supplied the assist to Bayern's lone goal just four minutes after he came on in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
Bilić & Besiktas on their way
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Following Euro 2012, Slaven Bilić packed his bags and moved his managerial skills to Moscow, trading in his six years as Croatia head coach for the Russian Premier League. He brought in defender Vedran Ćorluka from Tottenham and was expected to get new club, Lokomotiv Moscow, into European play. But it was not meant to be as Lokomotiv finished mid-table and seven … [Read more...] about Bilić & Besiktas on their way
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitic scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 to keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Rakitic was brought on in the 62nd minute after playing midweek, and was quiet until the goal in the 89th minute, where he gathered Nico Pareja's long pass and finished into the corner of the net. Sevilla are now just three … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are all but through to the Champions League semifinals after their 3-0 win over last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund. Real were expected to come out hot, with revenge on their minds after Borussia Dortmund bounced Real Madrid out of the competition last year in the semifinal round. But Los Blancos made quick work of the German side Wednesday … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
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After looking like La Liga favorites only one week ago, Real Madrid now sit in third place, three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, after an Ivan Rakitić run down the left flank stunned Los Galacticos Wednesday night in Sevilla. A 14th minute deflected free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo would open up the scoring, however, Sevilla's Carlos Bacca would equalize only five … [Read more...] about Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
