Real Madrid attacking midfielder Luka Modric continued his strong 2019-2020 campaign with a delicious outside-the-boot goal in Los Blancosā rampant Supercup semifinal triumph over Valencia.
Last month, Real Madrid needed a last-gasp goal from Karim Benzema, created by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtoisā header, to rescue a point at the Mestalla against Valencia. But on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos absolutely thrashed one of La Ligaās top teams in a 3-0 victory, which included a trio of great goals.
The first goal was an āOlympicā goal from Toni Kroos on a corner. Isco nabbed the second after cooly finishing Luka Modricās rebound. And then Modric scored the third, matching Kroos with a moment of magic of his own.
Real Madridās midfield bossed Valencia all game long, and this 3-0 goal from Modric was the icing on the cake.
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ā½ Ā”GOOOOOL DE REAL MADRID! ā½ Ā”Una joyita nos acaba de regalar el croata Luka Modric alos 65' quien marca el tercero con este gol de gran factura! ššš#Valencia 0-3 #RealMadrid#SupercopaEnDIRECTV ššŖšø pic.twitter.com/q0gIafhhpG
ā DSports (@DSports) January 8, 2020
Real Madrid are so devastating on the counterattack, and this goal was actually Modricās second straight counterattacking goal. He nabbed the late 3-0 goal in Saturdayās win over Getafe after slotting home an easy finish from Fede Valverdeās pass on the counter.
But this finish was far more difficult and showcased Modricās technical quality. Outside-the-boot goals are always sweet to watch, and this Trivela from Modric was right out of the top drawer. Look at how little space he had and how slim the margin for error was!
This goal isnāt Modricās first special strike of the campaign. His first goal of 2019-2020 came against Granada when he hit an absolute screamer into the goalās poststage stamp.Ā Modric also scored a great volleyed goal this season.
The 2018 Ballon dāOr winner has absolutely been on world-class form in 2019-2020, and he has joined Toni Kroos, Casemiro, and Fede Valverde as top options in Zinedine Zidaneās midfield, which clearly looks like the best in the world.
Wednesday nightās performance in Saudi Arabia against Valencia has sealed both Modricās and the Real Madrid midfieldās standing as something beyond even elite. This is a special group of players, and Modricās goal is an example of the quality they bring to the table. They make football beautiful.
