Luka Modric

Luka Modric, the selfless playmaker who makes Madrid tick shone in Sunday's Super Cup final while Athletic were disappointing, writes Alfredo Relaño.

We understand that it’s no longer El Clasico of Mourinho and Guardiola, or that of Cristiano and Messi, but it is still a spectacle capable of satisfying the worldwide expectation it generates...

Jose Mourinho left two key things behind after his spell with Real Madrid. A majestic Croatian midfielder called Luka Modric...

Carlo Ancelotti's style of play has seen his side secure ten wins back-to-back. His team tend to sit deep and launch quick counters with Vinicius' pace at the heart of this strategy.

On the final whistle at Los Cármenes, comments turned to Modric and Kroos’ latest masterclass in Real Madrid win over Granada, writes Alfredo Relaño.