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Modric and Kroos set for new Real deals Real Madrid’s veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are both expected to sign new one-year contracts and extend their stay at the S...

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Three crosses in UCL win Modric had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Modric had a solid performance in Wednesday's first leg win. He recorded three crosses (one accurate) and took three corners in the match, in addition to his one chance created and one off-target shot. He played 81 minutes before being replaced by Dani Ceballos, marking Modric's seventh consecutive game without playing the full 90 minutes.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Modric came off the bench to create three chances and attempt one shot (off target) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact Modric started on the bench, presumably with Wednesday's Champions League tie with Chelsea in mind, but still ranked joint first for chances created despite playing only 18 minutes. The veteran midfielder is a rotation risk with the Champions League quarter finals about to get under way.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwueze nets 2 as Villarreal stuns Madrid 3-2 at Bernabeu

Samuel Chukwueze has upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish le...

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Madrid tops Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou with Benzema hat trick

Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid overturned Barcelona’s advantage in the Copa del Rey semifinals with a resounding 4-0 win at Camp Nou Stadium to reach the final for...

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Spain hosts Norway; Wales at Croatia in qualifiers

European Championship qualifying continues on Saturday with Luis de la Fuente taking charge of his first game as Spain coach in a potentially tricky match against Norway

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes shot in El Clasico Modric took a shot and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 El Clasico defeat against Barcelona. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Modric lined up a bit further forward in attacking midfield on Sunday but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Barcelona, who have now all but guaranteed the La Liga title for this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Modric served a one-match ban against Betis and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Modric is eligible for selection once more having served his one-match ban. The midfielder will now hope to return straight to the starting XI, though his role has been mixed of late, with two starts and two bench appearances in his last four matches.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The curious case of Luka Modric - football's Benjamin Button Luka Modric is evergreen at 37, but how does the Croatia midfielder do it?

MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award

Lionel Messi took home a record seventh FIFA best men's player award, while Alexia Putellas won best women's player for the second straight...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award

Suspended against Betis Modric will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Betis due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Modric picked up a fifth yellow card during Sunday's trip to Betis. The midfielder will be handed a one-match ban, ruling him out for Sunday's match. Modric's first chance to return is a Mar. 11 clash with Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Modric assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minut...

Impact Modric came off the bench and assisted in the game-tying goal Saturday. He has logged in a goal and two assists in the last four matches, two of the games coming off the bench. With Modric now 37-years-old, he has been making more appearances off the bench to prevent injuries and fatigue towards the midfielder. Nonetheless, he is still producing numbers for the club, totaling six goals, four assists, 57 crosses (12 accurate) and 34 chances created in all competitions thus far.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers clever assist Tuesday Modric assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 5-2 win versus Liverpool.

Impact Modric set up Real Madrid's third goal with a perfect cross to Eder Militao, but he also led the charge on the play that led to his side's fifth goal on a perfect counter. Modric is not known for his scoring contributions, but he excels as a playmaker and is the engine that keeps Real Madrid's engine going in most matches, even when he is unable to crack the scoresheet.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Elche Modric scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Elche.

Impact Modric didn't have his most brilliant performance but still found a way of putting his name on the scoresheet, sealing Madrid's 4-0 win with a brilliant strike from just inside the box in the 80th minute. This was the first goal for the veteran superstar since November and he'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Osasuna, if not rested for Tuesday's UCL Round of 16 first leg.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema surpasses Raúl as Madrid beats last-place Elche

Karim Benzema converted two first-half penalty kicks in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over last-place Elche and became the team’s second-highest scorer in the Spanish league with 230 goals

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Sends in eight crosses as sub Modric registered one off-target shot, two chances created, eight crosses (two accurate) and a yellow card in 26 minutes during Sunday's 1-0 loss at Mallorca

Impact Modric subbed on in the second half with his side trailing 1-0 and couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder led his side in crosses, though, despite the limited time in the field. He also received his fourth yellow card in La Liga play so far.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent output in win Modric registered one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Names such as Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior stole and grabbed headlines during the win over Valencia, but Modric controlled the tempo in the middle of the pitch as he normally does. The veteran playmaker should remain in that role when Real Madrid takes on Mallorca on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in draw Modric subbed into Sunday's match against Real Sociedad in the 78th minute and he took a shot and made a clearance in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Modric has only started one of Madrid's four La Liga games since returning from the World Cup. It's worth remembering that he is 37 years old and that he played almost every minute in Croatia's third-place finish at the World Cup in Qatar, but he has not been very effective by his standards since returning to his club team.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three crosses in win Modric put one shot on target and logged three inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-1 win over Morocco in the third place game.

Impact Modric wasn't the most productive in the final game of his World Cup but his efforts aren't always going to show up in the box score. A second-place and third-place finish in the last two World Cups is nothing short of exceptional for Modric and Croatia as he nears the end of his international career. With five goals and two assists in 17 appearances before going to Qatar, Modric hasn't shown any signs of slowing down yet.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia vs. Morocco Recap: Croatia and Morocco exceed their expectations | FIFA World Cup Tonight

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Is Luka Modrić, Croatia BETTER than Belgium's golden generation? | SOTU

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Croatia SECURES third place victory against Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup | Every Angle

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Now: Luka Modrić, Croatia again defy expectations

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 Saturday in the third-place game of the World Cup. "World Cup Now" broke down Croatia's run on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup Now: Luka Modrić, Croatia again defy expectations

Modric to play in Nations League but unsure on Euro 2024 Legendary Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has said he is unsure whether the World Cup will be his final major tournament, but that he wants t...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Croatia vs. Morocco highlights: Croatia wins third-place game, 2-1

Croatia defeated Morocco to earn third place in the World Cup. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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