Karim Benzemahas been the heroat the Santiago Bernabeuafter stealing the show with his hat-trickagainst Paris Saint-GermainthisWednesday.However,despite the Frenchmanās impeccable performance, it is mandatory to single out another player who starred in this decisivematchup of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
At the age of 36, Luka Modric has once againproved that he is able to deliver world-class performances, demonstrating dominance in the mid-areajust like he did in 2019 when he grabbed the prestigiousBallon dāOr award. The Croatian ace was in charge of the spectaclein Real Madridās locker roomand his reactions after the victory went viral among the Real Madrid fans.
The midfield veteran,who turns 37 in September, is expected toextend his contract with the La Liga side until 2023.He has already won UEFAChampions League trophies with the Whites since his arrival one decade ago, and there is no doubt that he would aim to win another one before hanging up his boots.
Real Madrid vs PSG: What Luka Modric said before the game
An interesting fact is that before the second clash against theRed-and-Blues, Luka Modric had confided toa close friend that he believes Santiago Bernabeu outfit would become the UCL champions if they were to win this time.
āI have already announced in this show. If Real Madrid beat PSG, you already have the European champions.I have no doubtin my mind.In fact, Luka Modic said the same thing toa mutual friend. He stated āIf we triumph in this game, we will certainly win the Champions Leagueā,revealed Spanish journalist Paco Gonzalez during the TV program El Partidazo de COPE.
