Luka Modric, Nacho and Fran Garcia all contributed to Real Madrid's Champions League win at SC Braga as Carlo Ancelotti went for rotation
It was the 68th minute and SC Braga were pushing for an equaliser and pressing hard, their spirits boosted after having cut the away team’s lead to 2-1. But far from rushing, and began to combine on the ball with quick touches, slowing down the play and helping calm the situation. Advertisement It might seem a small detail, but their link-up can be seen as a sign of the confidence and control Madrid can call on right now from the players beyond their starting XI.
He played a near-perfect 94 minutes, completing 73 of his 75 passes , seven of which created key chances for his side. As further proof of his weight in the team, he was the designated penalty taker for the match. Modric also made six recoveries, and proved once again to be an important player defensively, especially on the left flank, where on Tuesday night he supported Fran Garcia’s work at left-back. Garcia, 24, spent three years at before returning to the club that formed him this summer.
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