Joško Gvardiol played the full 120 minutes of Manchester City's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid Wednesday night, however, it was Modrić and Kovačić who made huge impacts on the match during their cameos; both missing their spot kicks in the shootout session. Modrić came on for Toni Kroos in the 79th minute of play and finished out the last 30 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Both Miss In Penalty Kick Shootout As Real Madrid Survive City, Will Play Bayern Munich Next In CL Semis!
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Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
By 29 CommentsLook, Ante Budimir is having an absolutely spectacular season in La Liga this season at Osasuna. The guy has 16 goals in 30 matches. But his Monday night penalty kick gaffe will go down as one of the worst taken kicks from the spot...maybe ever. It's so bad that it's good. We should all laugh about it now and hopefully Budimir can laugh about it sooner than later. Budimir … [Read more...] about Did Ante Budimir Attempt The Worst Penalty Kick In History?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
By 65 CommentsMateo Kovačič and Joško Gvardiol both scored while having stellar games for Manchester City Saturday in a comfortable 5-1 victory over Luton Town. Both Croatians played the full 90 minutes with Kova absolutely blistering a half-volley into the corner of the net in the 64' to make it 2-0 City. Goal.com gave Kova a solid 7/10 rating as he was "Reliable. Swept away the danger and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić, Gvardiol Both Score Worldly Goals In 5-1 City Win; Stanišić Wins Bundesliga Crown w/ Leverkusen
Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
By 65 CommentsJoško Gvardiol doesn't score a lot of goals, but when he does, oh my! Gvardiol rifled in a shot from 23 yards out to put Man City up 3-2 late in the 2nd half against Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their CL quarterfinal tie. Real Madrid would equalize later to force a 3-3 draw. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a well deserved 8/10 rating as it was "His finest performance for City … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Scores 1st City Goal From 23 Yards Out In 3-3 Bernabeu Thriller!
Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box
By 48 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a fantastic goal from 21 yards out Sunday in a 3-1 Hoffenheim win over Augsburg. Krama curled in a perfect shot just inside the right post for the winning goal. He has now tallied nine goals and one assist in 24 Bundesliga matches this season. Hoffenheim sit six points behind a 2024/25 European berth for next season. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid have … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box
Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
By 43 CommentsAnte Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season in a 3-0 victory of Almeria Saturday. It was an easy tap-in on an open net following a defensive blunder, but a goal nonetheless. Budimir missed both of Croatia's matches last week in Egypt due to a fever. It's great o see him back in action so quickly as he should be Croatia's #9 starting striker in front of Petković this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 27: Budimir Scores #16! Majer Bags A Goal Too
Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Vlašić MOTM w/ Goal vs. Udinese
By 29 CommentsHeading into the international break, Ante Budimir scored his 15th La Liga goal of the season Saturday afternoon in a 4-2 Osasuna loss to Luka Modrić and Real Madrid. In the 7th minute of play, Budimir cleaned up a second pass across the box following a corner to equalize the match. He now only trails Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (16) for the La Liga scoring title. Does … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Vlašić MOTM w/ Goal vs. Udinese
Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić MOTM In 4-0 Real Madrid Victory, Receives Record 9.7 SofaScore Rating
By 43 CommentsModrić the Magician strikes again! Modrić played 83 minutes in a 4-0 Real Madrid victory over Celta Vigo Sunday. Although his name did not make the scoresheet, Modrić received an astounding 9.7 Sofascore rating and won 'Man of the Match honors. This is the first time in Sofascore's history that an outfield player who did not record a goal or assist in a match, received a 9.5+ … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić MOTM In 4-0 Real Madrid Victory, Receives Record 9.7 SofaScore Rating
Modrić, Kovačić, Gvardiol Through To Champions League Quarterfinals!
By Leave a CommentLuka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol are all through to the Champions League quarterfinals after Wednesday night's matches. Real Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 on aggregate. Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 6-2 on aggregate. The quarterfinal draw will take place March 15th. Both Kovačić and Gvardiol got the start for Manchester City. Kova received a 7/10 grade … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić, Gvardiol Through To Champions League Quarterfinals!