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
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Champions League Day 2
By 36 CommentsMario 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
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
By 74 CommentsCroatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
Real Madrid finish season trophyless after Atletico extra time snub
By 12 CommentsReal Madrid were looking good to win the Copa del Rey after exiting the Champions League semifinals to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the month. It didn't happen. Instead, crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid would score in extra time of the final for a 2-1 win, ensuring that the European giants would finish the season without any silverware, leaving many questions looming over … [Read more...] about Real Madrid finish season trophyless after Atletico extra time snub
Modrić goes corner pocket in 6-2 win
By 149 CommentsPhoto: Sportske Novosti Luka Modrić got the start and played the first 65 minutes in Real Madrid's 6-2 La Liga win over Malaga Wednesday night. Modrić had a big day, assisting on Raul Albiol's third minute corner kick header and adding one of his own in the 63rd minute, striking a low left-footed shot from 22 yards out off the right post and into goal, barely making it … [Read more...] about Modrić goes corner pocket in 6-2 win
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
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