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Andrej Kramarić converted twice from the spot -- including the 98' winner -- as Hoffenheim defeated 2nd place Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Krama was voted MOTM with a 7.9 SofaScore rating in the brace effort. With the win, Hoffenheim now only trail 4th-place Stuttgart by two points for Germany's final Champions League spot with only four matches remaining in the season. Luka … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Kramarić Double From The Spot Beats Dortmund; Sučić, DCC Copa Del Rey Champs, Musa Scores MLS Goal #9

Igor Matanović scored a wonderful Euro-volley from outside the box Thursday as Freiburg defeated Celta Vigo 6-1 (agg.) to book their ticket to the Europa League semifinals! The goal was initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, however, after VAR was deemed a good goal. Freiburg will face either Real Betis or Braga in the semifinal round. Matanović now has 3G/1A in … [Read more...] about Matanović Scores Euro-volley As Freiburg Cruise Into Europa League Semifinals!

Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League semifinals after a dramatic night in Munich, setting up a clash with PSG. The first half was chaotic, with five goals scored before the break. After a late red card in the match, Bayern took advantage, scoring twice late to secure a 6–4 aggregate win over Real Madrid. Stanišić got the start but was taken … [Read more...] about Stanišić, Bayern Munich Into Champions League Semis! PSG Up Next

Ante Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 1-1 Osasuna draw vs. Real Betis as he rolled a penalty shot to the left side of goal. Budimir has now surpassed Lamine Yamal for sole position of 3rd place on the La Liga goals list for the 2026 season -- only behind Mbappe and Muriqi. Mateo Kovačić returned to the pitch for the first time since October … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Budimir Scores Goal #16, Kovačić Returns After 6-Month Rehab

Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League 1st leg quarterfinal. He played 90 minutes at RB and received a 7.0 SofaScore rating.  Stanišić is Croatia’s last hope at a Champions League title in 2026. … [Read more...] about Stanišić, Bayern Munich Defeat Real Madrid 2-1 In 1st Leg

It was a super slow week for the Croatians coming back to club duty after spending a week in Orlando to play Colombia and Brazil. Ante Budimir scored his 15th La Liga goal of the season Sunday from the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw vs. Alaves. Budimir's 80' goal should have been the winner but Alaves were awarded their own penalty in injury time to chop the points. Budimir is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #15, Perišić Assists Off Long Throw-In