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Ancelotti hails ‘immortal’ Modric after another masterclass in Madrid’s win over Celta Vigo

August 21, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti described Luka Modric as “immortal” after his outstanding display in Real Madrid’s 4-1 LaLiga win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Modric, 36, restored Madrid’s lead shortly before half-time with a sumptuous strike from outside the area after Karim Benzema and Iago Aspas had exchanged penalties.

It marked the first time the Croatia international had scored two consecutive goals from outside the area in the competition since January 2019 when he completed a run of three.

Indeed, more than half of Modric’s goals for Madrid in all competitions have been from outside the box (18 out of 32).

He then followed that up in the second half with a superb pass to set Vinicius Junior up for Madrid’s third.

The LaLiga and European champions agreed a deal with Manchester United on Friday for the sale of midfielder Casemiro, but Modric hardly looked like he missed the Brazilian.

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