Luka Modric Split PSG's Entire Midfield With An Extraordinary 20-Yard Dash In The Build-Up To Real Madrid's Goal
Luka Modric produced a moment of magic in the build-up to Real Madrid's second goal against Paris Saint-Germain.
Modric grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and carried the ball with a majestic run, taking out a slew of PSG players.
The 36-year-old picked up the ball just outside his own box and went on a run as he took out PSG's midfield in a sublime moment.
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But the Croatian midfielder wasn't content with just carrying the ball as he pierced a lovely through pass to Vinicius Junior who eventually returned the ball to the man himself.
Modric then brilliantly picked out Benzema who smashed home to level the tie 2-2.
36 years old Modric pic.twitter.com/jFmqlViGV4
— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC) March 9, 2022
His run and passes to Vinicius Jr. and Benzema sent social media into overdrive.
One Twitter user wrote: "36 y/o doing this on a CL night against a 'Super team'. Simply the best."
A second tweeted: "Incredible. Vinicius Jr also excellent - and Benzema with the clinical finish. Real sliced through PSG with the precision of a surgeon."
A third added: "Best CM in the world not a question. GOAT midfielder."
A fourth commented: "That run split the mid and defense of PSG."
Luka Modric’s game by numbers vs PSG:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 9, 2022
88% pass accuracy
88 touches
10 attempted long balls
9 successful long balls
7 ground duels won
4/4 tackles won
4 ball recoveries
3 attempted take-ons
3 successul take-ons
2 clearances
2 shots
1 chance created
1 assist
Freak of nature. 🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/Xtx3QYiFjJ
What a comeback and Karim Benzema is obviously absolutely lethal. But Luka Modric there; that challenge on Lionel Messi, the run to tee up Vinícius Junior. And the guy’s 36 years old. The beating heart of this Real Madrid side.
— Alan Feehely (@azulfeehely) March 9, 2022
Where does Luka Modric sit in the all time midfielder ranks? Guy is timeless man, he’s 36…
— C (@AFC_Carys) March 9, 2022
Of course, after making it 2-1 on the night, Benzema made it 3-1 straight from the kick-off to book Real's spot in the next round.
Topics: Luka Modric, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Football
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