Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Wednesday night in their Champions League second leg semifinal in Barcelona. After a scoreless first half and Bayern up 4-0 on aggregate already, the flood gates once again opened for the German champions, with three goals coming in the second half. Arjen Robben scored three minutes after the break, cutting back in the box and … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich off to Wembley
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Real fall short of Madrid miracle
By 26 CommentsIn his first season at Real Madrid, Luka Modrić will not see the Champions League Final as Real Madrid go down 4-3 (aggregate) to Borussia Dortmund, despite beating the German club 2-0 Tuesday night in Madrid. Both sides missed key chances in the match before Frenchman Karim Benzema broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute.Ramos added one more late but it wasn't meant to be. … [Read more...] about Real fall short of Madrid miracle
Bayern crush Barca 4-0, on their way to Wembley
By 108 CommentsPhoto: Guradian.co.uk Bayern Munich didn't need the services of suspended Croatian frontman Mario Mandžukić Tuesday night in Bavaria as the newly appointed German champions dismantled Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Goals from Arjen Robben, Mario Gomez and a double from Thomas Muller would ensure a monumental victory going into next … [Read more...] about Bayern crush Barca 4-0, on their way to Wembley
Luck of the draw?
By 39 CommentsWritten by Branko "King Bronk" Tomasovic In light of the recent semi-final draw of the Champions league, allegations of impropriety in the conduct of this and past draws have been made by former UEFA soccer referee, turned Turkish media pundit, Ahmet Çakar. In an astounding demonstration on live Turkish television, Ahmet Çakar replicated both the Champions League and … [Read more...] about Luck of the draw?
Croatians on crash course for Wembley
By 56 CommentsThe only two remaining Croatians in Champions League (Luka Modrić, Real Madrid and Mario Mandžukić, Bayern Munich) have been paired on opposite sides of the semifinal draw Friday, meaning the two can battle it out on May 25th in London, England for European glory at Wembley. First things first though- the semifinals. Mandžukić and Bayern Munich will open up at home against … [Read more...] about Croatians on crash course for Wembley
Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
By 53 CommentsMario Mandžukić's fine season continued Wednesday night in Torino, Italy when Bayern Munich took a 2-0 first leg lead against Italian champions Juventus. Mandžukić got the start but was carded in just the seventh minute of play, meaning he will miss Bayern's first leg semifinal match versus either Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona. The draw will be held this Friday. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
By 63 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for Real Madrid Tuesday night as Los Blancos took a comfortable 3-0 first leg into Istanbul versus Galatasaray. Everything looked to be in cruise control for Real Madrid as Ronaldo scored in the seventh minute, meaning Galatasaray would have to score five goals to go through. With Madrid up 1-0 going into the break, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
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 *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*