The clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea was marked on Tuesday by Luka Modric’s exceptional assist for Rodrygo in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League (2-3, ap). A sumptuous exterior of the foot that set the observers on fire and enabled the Merengue to turn around a badly started situation.
A brush instead of the crampons. Luka Modric added another canvas to his master collection on Tuesday during the match between Real Madrid and Chelsea in the quarterfinals of the Champions League (2-3, ap.). One of the most spectacular. The 36-year-old midfielder stunned the crowd by providing an assist with the outside of his foot for Rodrygo, ten minutes before the end of regular time. His team, which was leading 3-0 by the Blues, was then virtually eliminated. But the 2018 Ballon d’Or worked its magic to get Real to grab the extension. Before Karim Benzema, already author of a hat-trick in the first leg at Stamford Bridge (1-3), seals Merengue’s qualification.
In Spain, the sports press pays tribute to the talent of the Croatian international. “The genius of Modric saved Real Madrid again”, greetings Brand† His pass to Rodrygo connected the players with the fans and created an indescribable atmosphere at the Bernabeu. IFin which he demands an extension from the artist from Zadar, whose contract expires at the end of the season: “It is time to conclude an extension with Modric, with a very simple end date to submit to him: as long as you will, maestro…”
“How could he do that?”
His crazy appearance also inflamed observers in England. Starting with Jamie Carragher. “It was the gesture that changed the game. Honestly, it’s one of the most beautiful passes I’ve ever seen, to which I reacted CBS Sports the former Liverpool defender. It was absolutely perfect. Modric is known for his outside of the foot. His pass is fantastic, it’s a joy to watch.” The same fascination with Peter Schmeichel, the former Manchester United goalkeeper. “It should be physically impossible to pass such a pass. How could he do that?” asked the Dane.
Thierry Henry, who was on set alongside them, also praised Modric, who seems to be getting younger in recent weeks. “The way he played against PSG and Chelsea, this off the foot, the way he breaks the lines… this man is 50 years old and he still is, it’s exceptional,” said the club’s top scorer. . of the Blues.
‘I lost my voice because of his pass’
Secure BT Sport, Rio Ferdinand roared outright at Modric’s new masterpiece. “I lost my voice because of his pass, the former England defender explained. It’s illegal to do that! I screamed Luka, Muka, whatever his name is. It’s phenomenal.” The same euphoria from Steve McManaman, the ex-midfielder who went to Real: “We could watch Modric play all day. Look! Look at this action! Forget the finish, it’s all in the pass.”
