After a scoreless first half in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg vs. Manchester City, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute off a defensive blunder. Everything looked great for Los Blancos as they entered the final quarter of the second half; potentially going to England in two weeks with a 1-0 aggregate lead and no away goal for City.
However, it all unraveled in the final 15 minutes for Real Madrid as City would equalize, convert a penalty, and have Sergio Ramos sent off in a 2-1 loss. Now Real will have to score a minimum of two goals at the Etihad if they any chance of making the quarterfinals. It doesn’t look good.
Modrić got the start and played 84 minutes in the loss. He was given a ‘5’ grade as he was “Unable to exert his influence on the game as City dominated the match. and won the midfield battle.”
Was this Luka’s last Champions League match in Madrid? Quite possibly.
Real Madrid – Man City Highlights
Did you guys watch the game? Brekalo had a sloppy touch when receiving medium to long passes, he seemed sluggish and he make a crap load of bad passes. He was still able to score a very nice goal though. I do think he had an off day, but even on his off day he’s dangerous. Bottom line, he needs to play with regularity to stay competitive. Wolfsburg is a shitty team though, they can’t really take advantage of his talent. Croatia can.
Brekalo is playing meaningful minutes in the business end of season for VFL.
No one attacks final third like him in the Croatian squad.
He is banging in goals from out side the box like he is in a training session.
This kid is the goods and will be our new X factor.
Big time Euro moments for him ahead and big time transfer this summer.
This where the national team gives you a platform to showcase your game.
Dalic has to thinking how to maximize Brekalo this June.
He is also fearless in attack.
Found this link for Brekalo’s goal.
https://highlightsfootball.net/video/malmo-vs-wolfsburg-highlights/
Brekalo does it again….kids on fire
https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-hone-in-on-talented-20-year-old-argentine-croat/
Besides vinicus i thought modric was the best player on the field for Madrid, when he had the ball Madrid looked dangerous. Madrids biggest problem is they are currently lacking any attacking prowess, Hazard hurt, Bale being well Bale, Benzema is good but getting older. I dont even know who played on the right. Madrid will restock this summer and go off.
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Where does the ‘5’ rating come from?
Marca wrote:
>>After putting in a fine display of precision and fitness, he had to be taken off towards the end of the second half.
He was in sixth spot in Real ratings (14 players plus coach). Courtois top.
I didn’t think Modric played that well. He was so so and not very engaged. De Bruyne was in another class.
Aside from one bad pass in the first half, Luka looked great.
His yellow was covering for phenom Valverde’s error. If I remember correctly.
That PK call was simultaneously a PK and a dive.
Screamer in your mouth you moron!!
Modric with a screamer!!!! Real up 1-0
Modric is pressing like mandzukic and Rebic lol..almost forced a few errors. Carvajal is horrible – missed sending modric through unmarked and lots of errors on D already
Dannyj,
Can you resell your tickets eventually? I am going to all three group games but want to sell game 2. I have no clue how or where to do it.
I would sell my two tickets for the second and third game if I can just get a single
I emailed
They are dicks
They say u can’t transfer
But are they checking all the IDs at the gate
I wanted to switch one ticket from my dad to my gf and they said no
Corrupt mofos no doubt
I wonder if they will refund for potential corona stoppage
I wouldnt worry about the corona virus at the Euro, we all know promaja is the real killer.
Does anyone know if you had to buy tickets on the official website or are you able to buy them on stubhub and still go? I remember something about the World Cup where you had to have a fan id and the name had to match or something like that. All of the Croatia games are sold out even for the official resale, but I might go if I can still get tickets.
whoops
Bayern just out classed Chelsea today. Chelsea looked a lot better after Willian and Pedro came on, Chelsea will be a fantastic team in a couple of years, they will sign some players but need to trust in their young core besides mason mount, the guy was shit yesterday.
Bayern is playing a lot better after Kovac left, I know a lot of people hate on Bayern since they sacked him but he was sacked for the same reason he was sacked by the HNS. I will admit Bayern should never have gotten rid of Mandza but I blame Pep for that.
All in all it will be an easy round for Bayern and I think they could be a sleeper and a surprise in this tournament this year.
I love my Bayern.
my thoughts
Bayern just out classed Chelsea today. Chelsea looked a lot better after Willian and Pedro came on, Chelsea will be a fantastic team in a couple of years, they will sign some players but need to trust in their young core besides mason mount, the guy was shit yesterday.
Bayern is playing a lot better after Kovac left, I know a lot of people hate on Bayern since they sacked him but he was sacked for the same reason he was sacked by the HNS. I will admit Bayern should never have gotten rid of Mandza but I blame Pep for that.
All in all it will be an easy round for Bayern and I think they could be a sleeper and a surprise in this tournament this year.
I love my Bayern.
Ill admit, ive been hard on the guy (Kovacic) and maybe expected him to be the type of player he just isnt, but he has been impressive lately. hopefully he keeps this up and builds on it. I am shit scared what will become of the national team once Modric retires, but if Kovacic, Brekalo, and Vlasic can all stay healthy, and play meaningful minutes at decent clubs, we might be alright. For once, we might be able to outrun and outpace teams which typically hasnt been the Croatian way.
Chelsea player ratings from the CL game vs Bayern. Anyone stand out?
https://i.imgur.com/ILISNsR.png
Yup.
Even though Modrić doesn’t ever seem to be affected by fatigue, I wouldn’t be bummed out at all if Real were eliminated.
Question…do we want Real to lose? this will give Modric more rest for the Euros
Even tho Perisic is injured..If Bayern win the Champions League then he’ll get a medal 😀