LUKA MODRIC NEWS

Champions League matchups: Liverpool, Man City defend leads

The Champions League is heading toward a third all-English final in four seasons unless Spanish rivals can wipe out first-leg losses in the semifinals

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncontested: Benzema-led Madrid wins Liga title with ease

Real Madrid made it look easy this time

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid can clinch Spanish title ahead of Man City showdown

Real Madrid can clinch the Spanish league title with a point against Espanyol on Saturday

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two dribbles in loss to City Modric had one shot (off target), two dribbles, two aerials won and three interceptions in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Modric was very quiet here against dominant City and could barely show any of his ultimate skills. The veteran however has been a creative force to reckon with lately and has racked up four assists and a goal from his previous seven starts.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Modric (rest) has been called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Impact Modric was rested for last week's La Liga win over Osasuna, but he's back in the squad and likely will be back in the starting XI for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final Tuesday. The midfielder was vital in two legs against Chelsea last round, supplying two assists without missing a minute.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Title-chasing Man City, Real Madrid, PSG in action

The defense of the Premier League title is still in Manchester City’s hands as the champions host Brighton, vying with Liverpool for the trophy

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will rest on Wednesday Modric was not called up by Real Madrid for Wednesday's clash against Osasuna, manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Modric has made 38 appearances in all competitions this season for Real Madrid, and the 36-year-old is being given a rest for his side's midweek game while they boast a 15-point lead atop La Liga. He will be fresh for the first leg of the Champions League semifinal clash against Manchester City next week.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modric and Benzema show Madrid still have the character of champions by turning it on when it matters most Real Madrid looked like letting their first-leg lead slip through their fingers, until Luka Modric and Karim Benzema stepped up yet again...

APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Modric and Benzema show Madrid still have the character of champions by turning it on when needed most Real Madrid looked like letting their first-leg lead slip through their fingers, until Luka Modric and Karim Benzema stepped up yet again...

APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fourth assist of Champions League Modric had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Modric set up Rodrygo in the 80th minute, assisting Real's first goal of the match. The assist was the fourth in the Champions League for the midfielder as he finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team in the loss.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid, Villarreal defend Champions League leads

Spanish teams Villarreal and Real Madrid take leads into the second legs of the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bale in the spotlight ahead of Madrid's game against Chelsea

Just about everything has been going Real Madrid’s way recently

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Almost impossible': Tuchel still down on Chelsea's hopes

Thomas Tuchel’s stance on Chelsea’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League semifinals might be softening even if it is only slightly

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League: Liverpool, Madrid defend 2-goal leads

The return legs of the Champions League quarterfinals take place with Liverpool and Real Madrid carrying two-goal leads after away wins in their opening games last week

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid wins, Atlético loses ahead of CL deciders

Real Madrid has brushed aside Getafe 2-0 to restore its 12-point lead of the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in win Modric provided one assist from one chance created during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Chelsea.

Impact Modric didn't have the deepest stat line but still earned himself an assist on one of Karim Benzema's three goals. Look to Modric as a tempo-setter, but it remains to be see if he'll hold that role Saturday against Getafe.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another Benzema hat trick gives Madrid 3-1 edge over Chelsea

Karim Benzema now has back-to-back hat tricks in the Champions League

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Friends for life' Modric and Kovacic are the 'family' at the heart of Croatian football Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic are Champions League rivals for Real Madrid and Chelsea but building lifelong bonds off the field

APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Madrid's Ancelotti likely to miss Chelsea game with COVID-19

Real Madrid is likely to be without coach Carlo Ancelotti for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Chelsea because of COVID-19

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona makes statement with big win at Real Madrid

Barcelona’s players had just returned to the locker room when Gerard Piqué put out a message on Twitter saying “we are back.”

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona stuns Madrid 4-0 at Bernabéu to end losing streak

Barcelona’s five-game losing streak against Real Madrid has ended with a stunning 4-0 win in the last “clásico” of the season

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four crosses in rout Modric sent in four inaccurate crosses on three corners during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Modric had a somewhat safe fantasy floor with his role on set-pieces, but in the end Madrid were entirely outplayed. Modric fell victim to that the same way everyone else did and ended up struggling to get anything done. The midfielder will hope to bounce back against Celta Vigo after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines with assist versus PSG Modric tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), two crosses (none accurate), three dribbles, two corners, four tackles (all won) and three dispossessions in Wednesday's 3-1 w...

Impact Modric was all over the place and turned in a terrific all around display while also setting up one os his team's goals. He's now snatched one goal and two assists over his past two outings alone.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

PSG counts on Mbappé while Madrid waits on Kroos for 2nd leg

Paris Saint-Germain expects Kylian Mbappé to play against Real Madrid in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League matchups as PSG heads to Madrid with edge

English clubs Liverpool and Manchester City are in commanding positions ahead of second-leg matches at home in the Champions League's round of 16

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS