Real Madrid routs Real Sociedad 4-1 before PSG decider
Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga strike scorching goals to lead Real Madrid from behind to beat Real Sociedad 4-1 and increase its lead of the Spanish leagueMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Makes three tackles in UCL defeat Modric had three tackles (one won), three interceptions and two fouls drawn in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to PSG.
Impact Modric returned to the starting XI after getting rested over the weekend but couldn't really make much impact versus rampant PSG. He's been quiet offensively of late but still scored his first goal of the season in January. That was however his only major contribution since November.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League returns: PSG-Real Madrid highlights last 16
The Champions League resumes this week with the start of the knockout stageFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Converts PK in draw Modric scored a penalty goal, had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Elche.
Impact Modric scored his side's first goal from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute and showed his usual playmaking skills, always finding ways to put teammates in scoring position. This was the first goal of the season for the veteran midfielder and he'll try to replicate this nice showing during Feb. 5 home match against Granada.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona wins late to end poor run, Madrid held by Elche
Barcelona finally got things going its way by scoring late in a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Alavés in the Spanish leagueJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ancelotti's Real Madrid showing its dominance in Spain
The Spanish Super Cup crown has reinforced Real Madrid’s status as the hottest side in SpainJANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The skills champion, the new Jonny Evans and 'Leicester's Luka Modric': Meet the club's crop of academy stars With a number of Leicester's academy players making their debuts recently, the hope is they follow the path of Barnes and Chilwell
JANUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid: Benzema and Modric scoop Supercopa glory Luka Modric's stylish strike and a penalty from Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid the Supercopa trophy at the expense of last year's winners.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Real Madrid tops Athletic 2-0 to win Spanish Super Cup
There won’t be a second consecutive season without a title for Real Madrid as it secured the Spanish Super Cup title with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid beats Barcelona for 100th time, reaches Cup final
Federico Valverde has scored in extra time as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Júnior set for Madrid return; Chelsea plays in cup
Spanish leader Real Madrid hosts Valencia hoping to have Vinícius Júnior available after the winger tested negative following his COVID-19 infectionJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left off the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s best player award for only the second time in 15 yearsJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getafe ends Madrid's unbeaten streak; virus-hit Barça wins
Getafe has ended Real Madrid’s 15-game unbeaten streak in all competitions after defeating the Spanish league leaders 1-0 in the capital derbyJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ties for team-high in shots Modric took three shots (two on goal), crossed once accurately and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Getafe.
Impact Modric was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Real Madrid were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder crossed just once and created only one chance but his three shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts on Sunday Modric is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Getafe.
Impact Modric returns after missing Madrid's previous two matches due to COVID-19. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Sunday's La Liga clash with Getafe.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea vs. Liverpool; virus-hit Barça at Mallorca
It will be intriguing to see whether Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel starts Romelu Lukaku against Liverpool or if the striker even features in the clash between top-four rivalsJANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available against Getafe Modric (illness) was called up in Real Madrid's squad list to face Getafe on Sunday.
Impact Modric missed two games with COVID-19 at the end of the calendar year, but he's back with the team and will likely be in the starting lineup on Sunday.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spanish league mandates daily antigen COVID-19 testing
Players from Spain’s top two divisions will undergo daily antigen tests for COVID-19 according to new health protocols established by the Spanish leagueDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benzema brace as Madrid beats Bilbao 2-1 in virus-hit game
Karim Benzema has struck two quick goals to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao in a Spanish league game missing several players because of coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: League Cup QFs in England; Real Madrid at Bilbao
Spanish leader Real Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao with both teams missing several players with coronavirus infectionsDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid outbreak grows after Alaba, Isco test positive
Real Madrid's number of players who have COVID 19 has reached eight after David Alaba and Isco Alarcón tested positiveDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus-hit Madrid held by Cádiz; record hat trick for Molina
Coronavirus-hit Real Madrid has been held 0-0 at home by Cádiz in the Spanish league to end its 10-game winning streak across all competitionsDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
4 more Real Madrid players test positive for COVID-19
Real Madrid says players Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Rodrygo, Andriy Lunin and an assistant coach have joined its group infected by a coronavirus outbreakDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After virus outbreak, Real Madrid hosts Cádiz without Modric BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid may have run into its toughest opponent of the season: COVID-19.Both Luka Modric and Marcelo have tested...
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
