Outgoing Real Madrid ace once again proves why he is unmatched in his role | OneFootball

Luka Modric might be 39, but you would not have guessed it watching him against the Czech Republic.

Before returning to club duties with Real Madrid for the FIFA Club World Cup, the club legend put on a masterclass in midfield during Croatia’s dominant 5-1 win.

Modric’s brilliance came to life just after the scoreline was level at 1-1. The veteran stepped up confidently to convert a penalty, giving his team the lead with typical calmness and precision.

Moments later, Ivan Perisic made it 3-1 with a clever strike, before Ante Budimir added another from the spot. But Modric wasn’t finished.

Showing the vision that has defined his career, he threaded a perfectly weighted pass into the box for Andrej Kramaric to finish, an assist few would have seen, let alone executed.

That pass was a reminder of just how special Modric still is. After 80 minutes of top-level football, he came off to a standing ovation before he travels to Milan to complete a reported move to the Rossoneri.

Performance in numbers

Luka Modric put on another masterclass performance. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

His performance was not just about the goals and assists, as it was a full display of class. He finished with one goal and one assist, completed 70 of his 77 passes, and had 89 touches in total.

His pass accuracy stood at an impressive 91%. He also created one big chance, played three accurate long balls out of five, took four shots, and won all three of his duels.

Modric completed both of his dribbles and made four ball recoveries, controlling the midfield like he has done for over a decade.

For many, this may have been a farewell. But if it was, Luka Modric made sure he reminded the world why he is still one of the very best. Eternal isn’t just a word, it is Luka Modric.