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
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Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
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To no one's surprise, Bayern Munich won the 2013-14 Bundesliga title. But it's how they did it what's most interesting. For the second straight season, the German giants have completely obliterated the competition. Last year, Bayern drew four times and only lost once, winning the league by an astounding 25 points over fellow Champions League finalists Borussia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
Champions League Elite 8
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Both Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić are chasing the European 'treble' this season in club play before the World Cup kicks off in June. Real Madrid dismantled Schalke in the Round of 16 and will play another German club in the quarterfinals, Borussia Dortmund, who prevented Los Blancos from playing in the final last year. Bayern Munich made easy work of Arsenal and will head to … [Read more...] about Champions League Elite 8
Mandžukić going out on top
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With only 10 games remaining in the German season, Croatia's own 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is leading the Bundesliga in scoring with 16 goals, one in front of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, who will be joining Bayern Munich in the summer. With the addition of the star Polish striker, Bayern Munich may be forced to sell Mandžukić to the highest bidder in the summer … [Read more...] about Mandžukić going out on top
Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
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ESPNFC.com has reported that Croatian midfielder and Sevilla FC captain Ivan Rakitić will stay in Spain and honor the last 18 months of his contract despite interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. "Things are going well for me right now," the former Schalke player said. "I hope they continue or even go better." "I also see all the rumours right now, and … [Read more...] about Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
Modrić shines in European closers
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With European group stage games ending this week and the knockout rounds of Champions League and Europa League resuming after the winter break, let's breakdown which Croatian internationals will have a chance to lift some silverware when the second half of the season restarts in 2014. Luka Modrić scored a beauty from outside the box Tuesday in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over … [Read more...] about Modrić shines in European closers
Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held
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Mario Mandžukić came off the bench for Bayern Munich in the 59th minute of a scorless match against Viktoria Plzen, only to meet Philip Lahm's cross with his head six minutes later. It would be the game's only goal as Bayern remain perfect in Champions League group play while Mandza shows his worth. With the win, Bayern have clinched their spot in the knockout round … [Read more...] about Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held
Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
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Photo: FC Bayern Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich made quick work of Czech champions Viktoria Plzen Wednesday night, winning 5-0 from the Allianz Arena. Mandžukić received the start and played 71 minutes in the victory before coming off for Claudio Pizarro. Mandza assisted on Bayern's 2nd goal as he headed down to David Alaba who did all the work, taking on a defender and … [Read more...] about Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
Champions League Day 2
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Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
