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    It's official. Modrić and Kovačić will meet in the CL semifinals, which means we are guaranteed to see a Croatian play in the Final for a 10th straight year. It will be Real Madrid/Chelsea on one side of the draw and Manchester City/PSG on the other - what many are dubbing El Cashico.     Amazing, simply amazing what Croatian football has done in … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić To Meet In Champions League Semifinals

    We have one Croatian in the Champions League semifinals. Will Luka Modrić join Kovačić and Chelsea Wednesday night?     Chelsea didn't have to do much Tuesday night in Spain as they had a comfortable 2-0 first leg win. However, they did concede an absolutely wonderful injury time bicycle kick goal at the death. It wasn't enough for Porto as Chelsea … [Read more...] about Kovačić-less Chelsea Punch CL Semifinal Ticket

    Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are flying high. After a 3-1 victory over Liverpool midweek, Los Blancos handed hated rivals, Barcelona, a 2-1 defeat Saturday, and now only trail leaders Atletico Madrid by a single point. Modrić had another phenomenal game and should have earned an assist on a perfect 50-yard pass down field, which should have been stuck in the back … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII: Modrić Trolls Pique, Rebić Scores Beauty In Return

    Mateo Kovačić and Chelsea did what they were supposed to do - beat Porto 2-0. Now both Chelsea and Real Madrid are 90 minutes away from meeting in the CL semifinals. If it lines up the way it is supposed to, that means we are guaranteed to have a Croatian international play in the Final for a 9th straight year - 9 YEARS!     As we all know, a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Defeat Porto 2-0, All-Croatian CL Semi On The Brink

Real Madrid shocked Liverpool with a 3-1 defeat over the Merseyside club Tuesday night in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg. Luka Modrić played a solid 90 minutes and assisted on the third Madrid goal but it was the Toni Kroos show on the day as he put together a dazzling performance which led to the opening goal. ManagingMadrid.com gave Modrić an 8.5/10 on the night: … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists In 3-1 Real Madrid 1st Leg Win Over Liverpool

    Josip Brekalo got the start on Saturday for Wolfsburg and scored the game's lone goal in the 69th minute as he slotted home a shot from the left side of the box. Brekalo has been getting more playing time with the injury bug hitting Wolfsburg and he's making the absolute best of it. With the win, Wolfsburg solidify their top-4 position in Germany and a Champions … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI: Brekalo Bags Winner For Wolfsburg