Modric’s genius cheek move and Real Madrid’s class difference

Coach Carlo Ancelotti must use the word “miracle” to describe Real Madrid’s escape against Chelsea in the quarter-final second leg Champions League early this morning (April 13).

He emphasized: “The miracle of the Bernabeu has helped us. I don’t know how to explain this, but thanks to magic, defender Dani Carvajal was able to play well at central defender, and the whole Real Madrid team was re-energized to reach the semi-finals.

The Italian military leader can be too exaggerated when talking about the mystical power of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium – the mecca that has raised the Champions League title with Real Madrid 13 times.

However, Chelsea played much better than Real Madrid for most of the match last night. Coach Thomas Tuchel’s team played with breathtaking intensity and speed, from attacking the center, hitting the ball, controlling the ball and pressing.

Old General Luka Modric shines brightly at the age of 36 AF{P

Real Madrid were surrounded in the first half and conceded 3 goals without equalizing until the 75th minute, not to mention a previous goal of Marcos Alonso was denied because of a handball error.

Confronted with a comprehensive team like Chelsea, being 3 goals behind, every team can collapse. Only Real Madrid is an exception.

Between pushing Real Madrid into the dead end and pushing this team into the abyss is a very long distance. Chelsea has imbued the difference of those two factors, when they have cornered Real Madrid without finishing the opponent.

Luka Modric’s genius trivela cheek flick changed the game. 80 minutes, observing Rodrygo’s movement, Modric made a surprise pass with the outside of his right foot.

Modric’s talent and class represent Real Madrid’s values AFP

The ball was placed to the right range of movement, helping the Brazilian striker cushion the ball to regain 1-3. This score helped Real Madrid drag Chelsea into extra time, then injured the opponent to enter the semi-finals.

Luka Modric’s classy tackle is a symbol of Real Madrid’s power in the Champions League over the past decade. Chelsea can play a game with tactics, staffing and intensity, but Real Madrid have players beyond all tactical frameworks.

Modric’s cheek flick, or Karim Benzema’s sharpness in the first leg are such sparks of genius, helping Real Madrid not fall into the night, but always have a fulcrum to cling to.

Real Madrid beat Chelsea with a total score of 5-4 after 2 rounds, but the statistical firms calculated the expected goal value of Chelsea to be 4.58, and Real Madrid to be 2.58.

Chelsea play too well, but unfortunately their opponents are Modric and Real Madrid AFP

What does this mean? Chelsea have scored nearly as many goals as expected, ie taking advantage of enough opportunities and playing efficiency according to statistical calculations.

But Real Madrid scored twice as much as expected, because in not-so-obvious situations, Ancelotti’s students can also convert into goals.

And also because Real Madrid does not need to play too well to score 5 goals against one of the most solid defenses in Europe like Chelsea.

Good kick and victory is common sense in Soccer. However, the game is not good but still wins, knows how to take advantage of the smallest loopholes of the opponent to attack, that quality is like a royal robe only for a champion.

Real Madrid is not ashamed to be the king of European football AFP

Before the match, Real Madrid fans prepared a panel with the number 13, symbolizing the home team’s 13 Champions League victories, with the words “don’t play with the king of Europe”.

Chelsea didn’t joke with Real Madrid. The second leg performance is the result of the mental and physical labor of teachers and students Thomas Tuchel over the past several days.

However, Coach Tuchel is correct to say that Chelsea Can’t think of winning Real Madrid when making so many mistakes. Against the greatest team Champions LeagueChelsea need more than that.