Modrić played 90 minutes again, Ancelotti praised him: ‘Luka is a guarantee for me! Well it’s always perfect’

Croatian football player Luka Modrić who captained Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Espanyol on Saturday night, said he felt very good physically and mentally.

– I am very satisfied that I played 90 minutes. I feel very good physically and mentally – said Modri. for the club television Real Madrid TV.

For the midfielder, who turned 39 this month, it was the second league game in a row that he played from start to finish. Courtois scored an own goal in the 54th minute, and then Real’s machine started. Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappe scored from the penalty spot.

– We played a good game, especially in the second half. In the first half, we did not manage to score a goal, although we created opportunities – said Modrić at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid.

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Marca gave his performance a six.

“The team’s brain, although in the first half he participated in the game less than usual. But every time he touched the ball, he showed his usual precision and quality. He did not lose a single ball and was the axis in the creation of the game. In the second half he had a more remarkable role, shared several precise balls. He led the team at the age of 39 as captain and did 90 minutes without losing an iota of intensity,” the Madrid media wrote.

The first half ended 0-0, and the visitors from Catalonia took the lead with an own goal by Real’s goalkeeper Courtios in the 54th minute. Blueć said that he and his teammates were not swayed by this, but “continued to play”. The turnaround and the čfourth victory in six played rounds was brought by the defenseč Carvajal in the 58th minute, and attacks by Rodrygo in the 75th, Vinicius Junior in the 78th and Mbappe in the 90th minute.

– They are world stars, we are happy to have them in the team. They play well, but together we can do better – said Modri.

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– This match will give us confidence in order to progress – added the Croatian player. with the number 10 on the back.

For Real Madrid, last year’s winner of the Spanish championship, it was the 38th match in a row without defeat.

– That says a lot about us, about our character, quality and commitment, but it is necessary to continue like this. Each of us is ready when the moment comes to play – said Modri.

He appeared in all eight games this season, including two matches in European competitions, coming mostly from the bench. Real’s coach Charles Ancelotti said at the press conference that Modrić “gives security in the game”.

– He always plays at the maximum level, he is a guarantee for me. Each is a gameč the better the more he plays, but Luka is always perfect, both when he starts and when he is on the bench – said the Italian.

Real Madrid has not lost yet this season, and played away to Mallorca (1-1) and Las Palmas (1-1).