Luka Modric Brilliance Brings Real Madrid Back To Life
Luka Modric provided yet another moment of magic to reignite the tie after Real Madrid wasted a 3-1 lead against Chelsea inside 75 minutes
Luka Modric provided yet another moment of magic to reignite the tie after Real Madrid wasted a 3-1 lead against Chelsea inside 75 minutes. Modric’s assist to Rodrygo levelled the aggregate score before Karim Benzema’s strike in extra time cut short the campaign of the defending champion.
A goal each from Mason Mount, Antonio Rudiger, and Timo Werner had put Chelsea on the brink of a dramatic comeback. Chelsea, however, couldn’t hold on to the lead for long, as an exquisite intervention from Modric was met by a very precise shot from the substitute Rodrygo.
Luka Modric’s pass looks even better as a gif ?? #UCL // #RMACHE pic.twitter.com/vjyAMV69ak
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 12, 2022
While Thomas Tuchel’s team dominated the game, outclassing their opponents in almost every area, it was not enough to sink Real Madrid. So often these high-stakes fixtures are decided by individual brilliance, and this is where Chelsea fell massively short of their opponents.
At 36, Modric is still operating at the upper end of excellence, controlling the midfield with such flair and flamboyance, that it looks like he is immune to the normal rule of ageing.
‘Outside of the boot’ passes that he attempts so often in the game, are a thing of utmost beauty, and he rarely gets it wrong.
Luka Modrić assist should be exhibited in a museum. That’s not football – that’s art. ????? #UCL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 12, 2022
Alessandro Del Piero, who was present there to do commentary for Sky Sports Italia, greeted Luka Modric after the game.
“Modric did everything. Tonight was unique and strange. Chelsea seemed in control, but then it changed again and we had the feeling that the game could go to a penalty shootout. It was an incredible game,” said Peiro.
Karim Benzema got the #UCL quarterfinal winner for Real Madrid, but it wouldn’t have been possible if not for Luka Modrić’s earlier moment of wizardry ?https://t.co/U2Wj5jElOO pic.twitter.com/LBpnmcv2fI
— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) April 12, 2022
He was also adjudged as Player of the Match for his overall performance that helped Real Madrid advance to the next round.
19 year old Luka Modric receiving his MOTM award for his performance against Chelsea ? pic.twitter.com/y6seLtvBsi
— NextGenFootball ⚽ (@nextgenfutball) April 12, 2022
