In round 25 of La Liga, Real Madrid met Girona at home. With 2 goals thanks to Modric and Vinicius, the "Royal couple" won 2-0 overall. This result helped Real catch up with the leader Barcelona (54 points), but was behind in goal difference.
This season, Luka Modric is no longer a starting player. However, the 39-year-old star still shined with a super goal in a rare start. In the 41st minute, Modric controlled the ball with his chest, then fired a beautiful volley into the Girona net.
After the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti could not hide his admiration for his students, according to ESPN: "Modric is a gift for football. He should continue playing as long as possible. No matter what he does, he does well. Football and Real Madrid are lucky to have such a legend. Modric is a wonderful gift, with his qualities and professionalism".
At the end of the season, Luka Modric will end his 13-year association with Real Madrid. To date, he has played 574 matches, helping the home team win 6 Champions League titles, 4 La Ligas, ... In addition, the Croatian midfielder was also honored to receive the 2018 Golden Ball.
Coach Ancelotti continues to compare Modric with the legendary Paolo Maldini, who also has a persistent career: "I have an example of another player, Maldini. You will see similarities between them.
They are great role models. It is no coincidence that they still play well when they are almost 40. Genetics are a factor, but above all, professionalism, seriousness and competitive attitude.
Similar to Modric, Maldini has maintained his peak form until he was 39. In his career, the Italian legend has played more than 900 matches for AC Milan, winning 5 Champions Leagues, 7 Serie A and many other big and small titles.
