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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hailed Luka Modric after his performance in their Copa del Rey Round of 32 win over Deportivo Minero. Los Blancos hammered the fourth-tier side 5-0 at the Cartagonova Stadium on Monday, January 6.
Luka Modric started the game and was brilliant throughout. He completed 75/79 passes, made three key passes, completed 3/3 dribble attempts, and won 7/8 duels. He also scored an excellent goal to top it all off in the 55th minute.
After the game, Carlo Ancelotti said (via Madrid Xtra):
“He is a gift for football. Even more so for those who can enjoy it up close, the fans, the teammates, the coach... all of Real Madrid. For me it’s a great gift, especially for the way he prepares for these types of matches. He prepares them as if they were a final, he’s a very important example for young people.”
