Real Madrid star overtakes Toni Kroos in UCL history books | OneFootball

Real Madrid star Luka Modrić has on Wednesday overtaken former midfield partner Toni Kroos in an altogether noteworthy Champions League category.

That in question? All-time assists.

Real Madrid are of course locked in action at present, in a continental meeting with French outfit Stade Brestois.

As things stand, Los Blancos find themselves in possession of a slender advantage, courtesy of a moment of brilliance on the part of Rodrygo.

Securing the assist for as much was the aforementioned Modrić, whose pass picked out Rodrygo in a dangerous possession outside the Brest penalty area.

And as alluded to above, owing to as much, the Croatian maestro has continued his climb up the all-time charts in Europe’s premiere competition.

As per statisticians StatMuse, Modrić has overtaken fellow Real Madrid icon Toni Kroos, with his 20th assist ever in the Champions League.

The 39-year-old has also left ex-Blancos winger Arjen Robben behind in the assist charts.

Conor Laird – GSFN