Real Madrid luminary Luka Modric stands ready for an epochal challenge in the imminent UEFA Champions League final. Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the Madrid giants are set to square off against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium, eyes firmly set on clinching their 15th European Cup/Champions League trophy. Following their triumph in securing the La Liga title, Modric and his compatriots are on the cusp of etching yet another chapter in their illustrious history should they emerge victorious in the English capital.
Among a select cadre of players with five titles in the prestigious competition, Modric finds himself in esteemed company, with the legendary Paco Gento the sole possessor of six titles during the European Cup era. Should fortune favor Madrid, Modric will join the ranks of his teammates Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, and Nacho Fernandez in attaining six titles, a feat particularly noteworthy as Carvajal and Fernandez have exclusively triumphed under the banner of Los Blancos.
Modric Contemplates Potential Legacy
As the curtains draw to a close on Kroos’s illustrious career in the coming months and speculation swirls around Modric’s contract extension, the allure of further historic accolades in 2025 looms large. Reflecting on the magnitude of the impending match, Modric remarked, “It’s surreal to fathom that we find ourselves on the precipice of such a momentous occasion, but here we are, embracing every moment. Hopefully, as a collective, we can ascend to greater heights. Securing a sixth European Cup would be nothing short of extraordinary.”
Despite the weight of anticipation surrounding the final, Modric is slated to commence the match from the substitutes’ bench, with Nacho and Carvajal entrusted with fortifying Ancelotti’s defensive line from the outset.