Real Madrid has a classic match with Man City in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals this season.
Man City once caused sadness for Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals last season, winning with a total score of 5-1 after 2 matches. After a year, the two teams met again at the most prestigious arena in Europe.
Los Blancos really wants reve𝚗ge on their opponent, especially when in the first leg they are playing at home. In fact, the two teams delivered one of the best matches in Europe this season.
Real Madrid and Man City clearly bring uplifting emotions to fans.
In this match, Real faced many difficulties when the midfield did not complete the task. Toni Kroos had an unconvincing performance.
Similarly, Jude Bellingham also had a very lackluster performance.
At that time, Luka Modric was the turning point of the match. He was put on the field by coach Carlo Ancelotti to replace Toni Kroos and only played 22 minutes.
However, it was an excellent 22 minutes for the Croatian midfielder. Modric achieved an 88% passing accuracy rate, had 1 key-pass (pass to create an opportunity), 1 tackle, and won 100% in the parameters of high ball disputes and duels on the field. This midfielder also owns 30 touches.
Before Fededrico Valverde scored to equalize 3-3, Modric was the one who dribbled the ball forward, initiating the аttаck.
With Modric on the field, Los Blancos have a true conductor. The person who coordinates passes to the sidelines and the middle.
Modric is like a glass of fine wine, the older it gets, the better it gets. Modric once again proved why Real must keep him here for at least another year.