Welcome to a new series on Managing Madrid: Highlight packages and player comps! As we delve into more and more video content, we’ll also be keeping it in mind to make player comps after games — both Real Madrid at the club level as well as its players on international duty. We’ll also do historical videos, as well as compilations over longer sample sizes. We hope you enjoy.
In today’s highlight package, we look at Luka Modric’s incredible performance vs Atletico Madrid in the 2016 – 2017 Champions League semi-finals, specifically in the second leg at Vicente Calderon. Remember that famous Benzema assist to Isco? Yes, this is that game. While it was rightfully remembered for that brilliant moment, it’s also worth revisiting how incredible Luka Modric was that night. He had the most touches and completed dribbles, and, along with Sergio Ramos, the most interceptions as well.
We’ve compiled a collection of Luka Modric’s touches in that match.
Enjoy:
Luka Modric vs Atletico Madrid away, 2017 Champions League Semi-finals.
102 touches (most of anyone on the field)
9 completed dribbles (most of anyone on the field)
5 interceptions (tied with Ramos for 1st)
93% passing accuracyKing:pic.twitter.com/sxRjGBykQh
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