Real Madrid had a very difficult night. Chelsea, dressed in yellow, stormed into the Santiago Bernabéu and scored an early goal thanks to Mason Mount. Rüdiger, who rang for many months to reach Real Madrid at the end of the contract, cut further with a corner in the 51st minute and Timo Werner, with a spectacular move in which luck smiled on him, culminated the comeback.
As a heavy rain London, Chelsea had fallen on a Real Madrid trying to move in the mud. The advantage of London had exploded and right in the middle of the storm, the talent of the 10 was the lighthouse. Luka Modric, who came completing a good game of category action raised it with the assistance of the goal that forced overtime Rodrygo 80 minutes.
The Croatian received more than 30 meters from Mendy’s goal. With a Chelsea player coming from his back and Kovacic, the ward of him, attentive from the front, Modric raised his head and looked at the options at the speed of the best microprocessor. On the left, Mendy could enter band and front, Benzema was matched with the center, but Rodrygo had overtaken his marker. Brazil would be the preferred option. The execution was even better than the decision. Luka readied his forehand and hit the ball with the outside of his boot. As if the ball had been inspired by the logo of the North American brand that he brushed in the hit, it took camber, flight and spin with millimeter precision. From foot to foot, the ball passed the penalty spot until it found Rodrygo at the far post, who only had to push it.
The goal was key, but the pass did infuriate every fan to continue the meeting. Among them, from BT Sports, were Rio Ferdinand, formerly of Manchester United, and Steve McManaman, formerly of Real Madrid. The one who was central of the red devils recognized that he was left “voiceless” after seeing the Croatian’s action. “That Modric pass left me hoarse today. That should be illegal. I was yelling: ‘Luka, Muka!’ or whatever his name is. Phenomenal.” he assured asking for the ‘illegalization’ of the maneuver.
Luka Modric’s season in graphics.
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For McManaman, that pass is a moment to remember forever and to revel in. “I could watch Modric’s pass all day. Look at that. I mean, look at that. Forget about the finish, it’s just the pass,” he said.
In addition to the attendance, Luka Modric was one of the best at Real Madrid. The man from Zadar never lost face in the match and was the manager of his team, accumulating up to 5.3% of Real Madrid’s total possession. He also did it correctly, signing an accuracy of 89% (65/73). At 36 years old, the Golden Ball broke the hegemony between Messi and Cristiano continues to prove he is among the best in the world. For now, he will have the sixth time in his career to play in the Champions League semi-finals (Seven if you count the 15/16 against Juventus that was lost by a knee injury). Up to four came out the winner and Modric wants to return to Paris.