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.

Luka Modric has no price. The Croatian is from last night an invaluable player for Real Madrid. His goal at Old Trafford when the dying Madrid is already part of the history of Real Madrid in the European Cup.

Modric came on for Arbeloa in the 59th minute. The Madrid lost 1-0, Manchester stayed with 10 for the expulsion of Nani and Mourinho was forced to burn bridges. Old Trafford was the Croatian with a deafening boos. They feared. United fans-club claimed him last summer, they knew another good version of Luka, player in the Premier left an indelible mark. In Spain had not yet seen the good Modric, the truth, which was uncovered yesterday for the fans of Real Madrid with a great match.

The Croatian midfielder took over the field, Xabi Alonso eclipsed and started moving the whole team. After nearly 60 minutes hitting a wall, Madrid began to play with danger thanks to the Croatian, who in 67 'had the brilliant idea to shoot from outside the area. The gun, after a big cut, finished in the network after smiting the post. No hesitation turned to crazy fans Madrid 3000 and paved the way to the quarter-finals, one step closer to the Tenth.

A little dream
His first goal for Real Madrid in the Champions League could not come at a better scenario. In the Theatre of Dreams, nightmare for 68 minutes and again the scene of a magical night in Europe.

But even more important than the goal was that Modric finally broke playing. Luka gave a recital and showed that Mourinho was right when he called his signing.

Possibly Portuguese coach never imagined that would save him from elimination of Champions, but he looked capable of changing the course of the game. Last night brought out all his repertoire: control, quick ball movement, moving in short and long, dribbling and shooting. Modric proved that knows how to handle every aspect of the game and began to justify his move to crack price. What is.