Tonight at 10 PM at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a replay of last year’s Champions League final takes place — Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund. For Croatian fans, this match carries extra weight as Luka Modrić will face Niko Kovač, the coach of Borussia Dortmund. Legendary Real midfielder and longtime teammate Toni Kroos emphasizes that Luka has always been a special player and will retain his technical skills, although physically he is no longer in his prime as he is about to turn 40. Kroos adds that Modrić has played less in recent years but still contributes significantly to the team, enjoying football both on and off the pitch, in the company of teammates and on travels.
Borussia Dortmund has passed Monterrey, and the winner of this match will face PSG in the semifinals. PSG has already eliminated Bayern with a 2-0 score, but the match was marked by a severe injury to Bayern’s young talent Jamal Musiala, whose leg was accidentally broken by PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma. PSG is now one step closer to winning the Club World Cup, while Real Madrid, the most successful club with five titles, aims to win another trophy.
This season might be the last chance to see Modrić in this light, as despite his mastery with the ball, age does not forgive. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are preparing for a spectacle that will decide who advances, and the Croatian midfielder will try once again to show why he is one of the best of all time. Will Luka Modrić end his career at Real Madrid with another major trophy, or is this the end of a legendary era? Let’s follow tonight’s match and enjoy football full of passion, drama, and unpredictability.
What do you think? Can Modrić still dominate, or is it time to say goodbye to the big games? Drop a comment and let the fans’ voice be heard!
