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Logs assist in win Modric provided one assist from two chances created and put one shot off target during Sunday's 4-1 win over Granada.

Impact Modric is seldom going to get the same offensive workload as Toni Kroos but he's still logged three assists over his last five starts across all competitions. It will be interesting to see if he can play a bigger role in the midweek UCL trip to Sheriff Tiraspol, but Modric was called off the bench for their previous matchup back in September.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid cruises to win over Granada, retakes league lead

Real Madrid has cruised to a 4-1 win over 10-man Granada to reclaim first place in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Own-goal gives Croatia a World Cup spot at Russia's expense

A late own-goal has sent Croatia to next year’s World Cup in a 1-0 win over Russia

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist in win Modric created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Elche. He also made a block, a clearance and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Modric was solid on both sides of the ball as his side defeated Elche on Saturday, and his assist for Vinicius Junior led to the game-winning goal. He will hope to have a similar performance in Wednesday's Champions League clash versus Shakhtar, against whom he also created three chances and provided an assist in the reverse fixture on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins

Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan club

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Barcelona fans harass Koeman after Madrid wins at Camp Nou

Angry fans surrounded Ronald Koeman’s car and shouted insults at the Barcelona coach as he tried to leave Camp Nou following his team’s latest painful loss since the departure of L...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs assist in win Modric provided one assist from three chances created during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Modric has logged just two assists this season but he's done better with eight chances created in three UCL matches. With El Clasico against Barcelona next on the schedule, Modric will continue to have some value if he can maintain his current level of offensive involvement.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius double leads Real Madrid to 5-0 rout at Shakhtar

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice, including a wondrous solo goal, to lead Real Madrid to a 5-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk and put its Champions League campaign back on track

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Modric backs Benzema's Ballon d'Or Karim Benzema is a frontrunner for the Ballon d'or, according to Luka Modric.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Germany qualifies for WCup; Russia, Croatia clinch playoffs

Germany has became the first country to qualify for the 2022 World Cup

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Croatia held by Slovakia as Russia tops qualifying group

Croatia's Luka Modric has scored from a free kick to salvage a 2-2 draw with Slovakia

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Croatia, Dutch under pressure in WC qualifying

Croatia wants to avoid the indignity of failing to qualify for a World Cup after reaching the final in 2018 and it is neck and neck with Russia at the top of their group

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Newcomer Sheriff stuns Real Madrid 2-1 in Champions League

Moldovan club Sheriff has continued to surprise at the start of its maiden appearance in the group stage of the Champions League by stunning Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory at the S...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in loss Modric took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat against Sheriff Tiraspol. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Modric subbed into Tuesday's game in the 66th minute and he added urgency to his side's attack. But it wasn't enough to get past opposition goalkeeper Giorgos Athanasiadis as Sheriff earned a historic Champions league victory. He may return to the starting XI Sunday against Espanyol as his side looks to bounce back in La Liga after this result.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Camavinga quick to make a good impression with Real Madrid

Young midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was celebrating his first goal with Real Madrid only six minutes after making his debut with the Spanish club

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Pulls the strings against Inter Modric took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Modric had the usual commanding outing in the midfield, contributing in tangible fashion to both the attack and the defense. He has picked up one assist thus far, adding six chances created, 11 crosses and five interceptions in three games. Real Madrid will face Valencia away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Modric (groin) is listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Modric has only played once so far this season and returns for the long-awaited opening of the renovated Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. With Toni Kroos still hurt, Modric will take on a bigger attacking role in the middle of the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia beats Slovenia 3-0 in WCup qualifying, Russia wins

Croatia has proven it can win without Luka Modric as it beat Slovenia 3-0 in its fight for a World Cup qualifying spot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Working out indoors Modric (groin) continued work indoors over the international break.

Impact Modric picked up a groin injury a few weeks ago and still seems to be another week or two away from a return. The good news is that his fitness shouldn't be too bad after starting the first match of the season. In the absence of Modric and Toni Kroos, Isco and Federico Valverde have gotten more time in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético gets Griezmann back, Madrid left without Mbappé

The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid failing to seal a deal for Kylian Mbappé

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Madrid wins 1-0 at Betis amid Mbappé transfer talk

Real Madrid has won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league amid rising hopes in the Spanish capital that Kylian Mbappé could soon be on his way to the club

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Real Madrid held by 10-man Levante; Atlético wins again

Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 3-3 draw at Levante in the Spanish league despite playing nearly 10 minutes when Levante was forced to have a defender as its goalkeeper

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Modric suffered a groin injury during Friday's training session and is expected to miss Sunday's trip to Levante, according to Luis Miguez of AS.

Impact Modric is another addition to Madrid's long injury list after logging an assist in the first match against Deportivo Alaves but now becoming unable to play. In his place, Isco could get his first chance of the season to start as both Modric and Toni Kroos (pelvis) are out for the moment.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Modric provided one assist from two chances created and put one host off target during Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Modric tends to have a greater creative influence whenever Toni Kroos isn't available, and that's what will happen for a few games while Kroos recovers from Pubalgia. In the meantime, Modric can look forward to a role with greater attacking importance during the upcoming trip to Levante.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema stays hot, leads Real Madrid to victory in opener

Karim Benzema picked up from where he left off last season and scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a comfortable 4-1 win over Alavés in its Spanish league opener

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

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