LUKA MODRIC NEWS

Records less starts this season Modric will end the season recording 28 starts in 43 appearances, totaling six goals and four assists on 83 crosses (21 accurate) and 51 chances created in all competitions.

Impact Modric will be entering what could be his last season at Real Madrid as he only has a year left on his contract. At 37-years-old, the midfielder was given less starts than the previous season, and it will continue on with the addition of Jude Bellingham for the 2023/24 campaign. However, Modric has been able to maintain healthy despite his old age, missing just three games due to injury all year.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in UCL draw Modric made a block, a clearance and created two chances in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Manchester City.

Impact Modric was back in the XI on Tuesday and was a good orchestrator in Madrid's midfield, getting involved in the buildup to Vinicius Junior's opening goal with a one-two to set Eduardo Camavinga free in acres of space to eventually grab the assist.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in cup win Modric (thigh) subbed in and played the final 10 minutes or so of Saturday's Cope del Rey Final triumph over Osasuna.

Impact Modric had missed Real Madrid's last two La Liga games with a thigh strain he picked up in late April, but he was able to return to action in the cup final at the weekend. He should remain available for selection in Tuesday's UCL semifinal first leg against Manchester City, and could be in line to start if he's fit enough.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric injury: Progress & potential return date for Real Madrid star Luka Modric suffered an injury last time out for Real Madrid and is now a serious risk for the Champions League game against Manchester City...

APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Madrid's Modric injures thigh ahead of Copa final, CL semis

Real Madrid says midfielder Luka Modric has a left thigh injury that could make him a doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the club’s Champions League semifinal against Manchester...

APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss time with thigh injury Modric has been diagnosed with a thigh strain and is set to miss time, leaving him in doubt for the Copa de Rey final against Osasuna on May 6.

Impact With the Copa de Rey final and the semifinals of the Champions League final coming up, this is not what the team would like to hear about their star midfielder, who is set to miss some time with a thigh strain. More tests are still to be done to find out the severity of Modric's injury, however he will surely miss the upcoming league matches. Fortunately, Aurelien Tchouameni could slide into the midfield with no issues, with Toni Kroos and Dani Ceballos also to play alongside him in the midfield.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modric sustains muscular injury ahead of Champions League semi-final Real Madrid’s Luka Modric has sustained a left leg injury and is a doubt for their Champions League semi-final clash against Manchester City...

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'I've seen Luka Modric - and now Joe': Breaking down Willock's astonishing assist In assisting Newcastle's fourth goal, 'Willockinho' produced arguably the best pass of the entire season - here's how he did it

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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

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