- ABC News
- October 19, 2024
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming the club's oldest-ever player by providing an assist in a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo. A stunning strike from Kylian Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the first half at Balaidos on Saturday, and Williot Swedberg levelled for Celta. Modric then came off the bench -- breaking Ferenc Puskas' record as Madrid's oldest player to feature in a competitive match, at 39 years and 40 days -- before playing in Vinícius Júnior for the winning goal three minutes later. "It's an honour and a pleasure to coach and work with [Modric]," Ancelotti told Real Madrid TV. "With everything he's been able to achieve, he's a fantastic professional and a top man." Madrid's win over Celta puts them level on points with Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table, ahead of Barça's game with Sevilla on Sunday. It also extended their...