Actual Madrid placed on a present on the Santiago Bernabeu as they took on RB Salzburg of their favorite competitors, the UEFA Champions League.
The Merengues got here out 5-1 winners on this sport, and this win takes off lots of strain from the group as they’re now more likely to advance to the Spherical of 16 and likewise retains them in rivalry for direct qualification to this stage of the competitors.
Rodrgyo Goes, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe all obtained on the scoresheet, with the Brazilians each getting two targets to their names, whereas the Frenchman scored a purpose in between.
Though he didn’t get on the scoresheet, one other participant who put in a extremely spectacular efficiency on this sport from the midfield was the Actual Madrid veteran Luka Modric, who continues to place in wonderful performances regardless of his 39 years of age.
The spotlight of his efficiency in opposition to Salzburg was inarguably his lengthy go to Vinicius Junior that ended up within the Merengues’ fourth purpose on the night time after .
However past this help, the Croat as soon as once more bossed the midfield as statistics notice that he made a complete of 141 touches on the ball. He showcased his excellence in passing as he tried 128 passes on the night time, and accomplished 119 of them, thus recording a 93% passing success fee. He additionally had 2 key passes on the night time and tried 12 lengthy balls, 9 of which had been correct.
Regardless of being the oldest participant on the pitch, he additionally confirmed his tenacious facet by successful 5 of the 6 duels he was engaged in throughout this match.
Defensively, he made 1 clearance, 2 interceptions, and 4 tackles, and showcased his composure by making no fouls in any respect on the night time.
Thus, Modric as soon as once more confirmed that he can proceed to play the total 90 minutes with out many issues, which is simply one other testomony to his longevity and health.
Nonetheless, one has to recognise that this Salzburg facet didn’t pose a lot of a menace after the primary couple of minutes, and the Croat may face higher difficulties when dealing with larger sides in Europe and Spain. Nonetheless, this was a extremely encouraging efficiency from him, and Actual Madrid followers shall be feeling fortunate to nonetheless have the ability to witness their legend’s magic regardless of his superior age.
