Luka Modric grew to become the oldest participant in Actual Madrid historical past when he got here off the bench in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.
The veteran midfielder was launched shortly after the hour mark and wanted simply three minutes to make an influence, establishing what proved to be the profitable objective for Vinicius Junior.
At 39 years and 40 days previous, Modric grew to become the oldest participant to even signify Madrid, breaking the document held by the legendary Ferenc Puskas.
Modric will proceed to interrupt his personal document over the course of the season. His contract expires in June, three months earlier than he’ll rejoice his fortieth birthday.
“When he begins, when he comes off the bench… he all the time helps us,” supervisor Carlo Ancelotti stated after the sport. “He got here on at a troublesome second within the match and adjusted the sport. It is a pleasure to educate him as a participant and as an individual.
“There may be not a lot so as to add. He’s a incredible footballer and he nonetheless is. A rare skilled. A peaceful man, however with character. Actual Madrid have been fortunate to have this participant.”
Stories recommend Modric will depart Madrid on the finish of the season, though the Croatia worldwide stays a daily a part of Ancelotti’s beginning lineup. He has already began 5 occasions in La Liga this season, following on from 18 begins final yr.
