Luka Modric at Old Trafford justified the 35 million euros of his signing with his best game of Madrid. Took the field for Arbeloa in the 59th minute and was holy hand. A Croatian spectacular forehand in the 66th minute paved the way for the comeback path quarters.

Changing Modric proved decisive. With Khedira on the right side, the Croatian took command with Xabi and unblocking the Madrid game. His goal from outside the area changed the picture black and just three minutes later, Cristiano circled the party.

Modric had a great game curdled since he arrived at Real Madrid. Substitute all season resurfaced in the Croatian islands, right where his best football erupted in the ranks of Tottenham.