Luka Modric Poised to Create a Historic Moment for Real Madrid in Upcoming Match Against Cadiz

• Luka Modric is one of Real Madrid's longest-serving player
• The Croatian midfielder joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2012
• The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner has his eyes set on a club record

Luka Modric's journey at Real Madrid is a true tale of triumph. Starting as La Liga's worst signing in his debut season, he has soared to incredible heights in the Spanish capital, marking a remarkable turnaround for the Croatian maestro.

Regardless of managerial changes, Modric's significance in the Los Blancos midfield has only grown, reaching its pinnacle when he clinched the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2018.

Despite his advancing age, the 38-year-old Real Madrid icon continues to shine, poised to set a new club record with his upcoming appearance against Cadiz.

Modric to achieve Real Madrid milestone

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As Real Madrid grapples with a series of injuries, Modric is expected to start for Los Blancos in the match against Cadiz on Sunday.

If he does, it will be his 161st appearance since turning 35, establishing a new record, surpassing the current joint record holder, the iconic goalkeeper Paco Buyo, with 160 matches played for Real Madrid at the age of 35 or older, as reported by Marca.

Modric's opportunity to showcase his enduring value to Real Madrid and Ancelotti is significant, especially given his age—38 and the fact he appears well into his final year at the La Liga giants.

The upcoming match against Cadiz serves as a crucial moment for him to reaffirm his standing as a consistent starter, especially in light of the diminishing playing time, as highlighted by Whoscored.

The Croatian midfielder appears ready to capitalise on this occasion, aiming to make a compelling statement about his significance to the team.

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Modric reflects on reduced game time

Modric, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro formed the core of Madrid's midfield during their five Champions League triumphs in eight years.

Casemiro has since departed, while Kroos extended his stay with a one-year deal. New faces like Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham are gradually leaving their imprint on the team.

In an earlier interview, as reported by Sports Brief, Modric expressed his acceptance of the competition for places but admitted that being benched for three consecutive games is a novel experience for him.