📸 Magical Modrić gives Real Madrid lead against Girona with stunner 😍 | OneFootball

In the modern era, has any player ever been as good at 39 as Luka Modrić?

Maybe Paolo Maldini, but the brilliant Croatian just keeps doing it, scoring an absolute screamer against Girona to give Real Madrid a precious lead just before the break.

Perhaps understandable after their midweek exploits against Manchester City, the LaLiga champions were slow to get out of the blocks against Michel's side, but as has so often been the case in years gone by, their captain stepped up.

Rodrygo's corner was cleared by Girona but only as far as Modrić, who steadied himself before unleashing a stunning strike that gave keeper Paulo Gazzaniga no chance.

Is there any wonder why Real are so keen to tie down their legendary Croat for another season?

📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images

📸 Angel Martinez - 2025 Getty Images