The Croatian midfielder made a massive impact in the second half..
‘Absolutely dominated it’: Fan explains how Luka Modric substitution was game changer for Real Madrid against Atletico
Real Madrid had to fight hard to get a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash against Atletico Madrid.
Los Blancos lost control after their early flurry, which included the goal from Rodrygo. Julian Alvarez bought things level, and Real Madrid didn’t look most comfortable int he early stages of the second half.
Not only did Brahim Diaz’s clinical goal in the 55th minute change things, but the person who played a key role in helping Los Blancos get the job done was Luka Modric.
The Croatian midfielder replaced the sloppy Eduardo Camavinga in the 62nd minute and ensured his side controlled the last half-hour.
An expert on Twitter, Vadim Lukomski, has noted how Modric impacted the game by using some key stats.
The fan stated: “Modric came on in the 62nd minute. Atletico’s last shot was in the 61st minute.
“Real Madrid, which was inferior in possession at that time, absolutely dominated it afterwards – 69%. Modric’s passing had 100% accuracy.”