After a crushing defeat at the hands of PSG in New Jersey, Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric incredible career at the club came to an end, but it will be remembered for years to come.
Luka Modrić Ends Real Madrid Career with 4-0 Club World Cup Loss
The 39 year old played his last game in the club as a substitute in Wednesday 4-0 Club World Cup semifinal loss, but he will leave behind hundreds of memorable moments in his tenure with the Spanish powerhouse.
In May, the Croatian announced that he would be leaving Real Madrid following the US tournament and would most likely sign with AC Milan for the upcoming campaign.
Modrić Targets 2026 World Cup With Croatia at 39
Although Modric will be 40 in September, he hopes to feature in the Croatian team in the 2026 World Cup, and he requires constant football following the limited minutes he received under former Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti last season.
Over 13 years in the Spanish capital, the seasoned midfielder won a club-record 28 trophies, winning over supporters of every team in Spain with his unwavering skill.
Xabi Alonso: “Modrić a Real Madrid Legend Forever”
It is not the desired end, it is a ‘bitter end’, but he will be remember about other great ones, not about this game, said Xabi Alonso, the new Real Madrid coach, following the humiliation caused by PSG.
He will be remembered for much more than the twenty-five minutes he played today; he is a legend in both Real Madrid and world football.
Modrić’s Key Role in Real Madrid Success
Since joining Madrid from Tottenham in 2012, Modric has played a significant role in the team’s success, helping them win six Champions League trophies and four LaLiga titles.
In 2018, he became the 1st-player since 2007 to win the Ballon d’Or without being L. Messi or C. Ronaldo.
Modrić’s Reduced Role in Final Season
Despite wearing the captain’s armband at the beginning of the previous season, Modric’s influence was significantly reduced.
Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, and other players were given priority as Ancelotti attempted to move Madrid to a more potent, dynamic midfield strategy.
After Modric announced his departure, Madrid manager Florentino Perez declared that “his legacy will live on forever” despite his waning presence.
Modrić’s Real Madrid Career Stats and Highlights
Although Modric is the oldest goal scorer and best player in Real Madrid’s top division, his best play was prior to his final season, in which the team did not win a major trophy.
The midfielder made 597 appearances, scoring 43 goals and dishing out 95 assists.
Modrić’s 2014 UCL Final Assist: La Decima Triumph
Among them was one of the most important goals in Real Madrid history, the header by Sergio Ramos against Atletico Madrid in the 2014 UCL final, which ended their 12-year drought to win La Decima, their Tenth European Cup.
Atletico led by a goal in the 93rd minute in Lisbon, Modric took a corner kick on the right, and Ramos managed to push them into extra time and Madrid won 4-1.
Modrić’s Iconic 2022 Chelsea UCL Assist
In the 2022 Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Chelsea, the midfielder also gave Rodrygo Goes an incredible assist with the outside of his boot, which sent the match into extra time.
After overcoming the Blue’s Real Madrid CF went on to win the silverware once more.
Modrić: From LaLiga Flop to Football Gift
Ancelotti, who at one point had jokingly criticised the Croatian as being unable to control a single pass, told the Croatian to go and collect a man-of-the-match award after the beating. In the Spanish Super Cup of 2022, Barcelona declared, “Modric is a gift to football.”
Modric was chosen as LaLiga’s worst signing of the season halfway through his debut campaign.
With an unwavering work ethic and flawless ball handling skills, he leaves the Spanish top division as one of the best players to have ever played there.
Real Madrid Enters New Era Without Modrić
With Madrid entering a new era under Alonso, who was playing with the Croatian at the time, Modric is now the only player who remained in the squad who was present in 2014 Champions League final win.
Alonso has stated before the next season, that, “We are starting with nothing,” and it appears a cliche without Modric.
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