Luka Modrić recently announced that he'd be leaving Real Madrid. However, fans can't help but feel like his farewell tour should have been much more joyous.
Last season, Real Madrid were struck with a devastating gutpunch when Toni Kroos announced his retirement from the sport. However, fans were aware ahead of time, and Kroos got his much-deserved send-off by lifting the Champions League trophy.
Luka Modrić won't get that same send-off. Despite being the highest-achieving player in the club's rich history, Modrić will bid farewell in truly dire conditions.
Luka Modrić leaving Real Madrid wasn’t supposed to be like this
Real Madrid is coming off the worst season for quite some time and fans are frankly sick of this season, wanting it over already. So, for Modrić to now be playing his final game at the Bernabeu this weekend, it seems like an occasion that fans cannot prepare themselves for.
Modrić, of all people, deserves a hero's send-off. And the passionate, loyal Bernabeu crowd will give him that. However, even the most optimistic of Real Madrid fans will agree that something is missing from this farewell.
Luka Modrić is a truly humble player. He will be the last player to boast about being Real Madrid's most decorated player of all-time, so we will do that for him.
A player like him, who has given so much to the Royal White jersey, deserved to bow out with another trophy to add to his illustrious collection. Unfortunately, it just wasn't to be for the little magician.
This weekend, Real Madrid comes up against Real Sociedad. It is essentially an exhibition match, as Real Madrid's position is nailed on and Sociedad can't qualify for Europe through their league position.
Nevertheless, this is a great time for Real Madrid fans to show their appreciation for Luka Modrić. He deserves to feel the same love from fans, as he has given to fans during his long stint with the club.
It's hard to be joyous as a Real Madrid fan right now, but Luka Modrić deserves no less.