5 Real Madrid superstars Liverpool should be wary of

#2 Luka Modric

Real Madrid v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg — The Croatian is Real Madrid's engine

A very intelligent player and a fantastic hard worker, everyone knows the quality of Luka Modric. The playmaker has bagged a goal and an assist in the Champions League this term. He also has 620 passes, 12 dribbles and 14 interceptions to his name in the competition.

The Croatian has been the engine room of Real Madrid in the European tournament, dropping deep to assist in defense and creating the perfect environment for the Los Blancos' attackers to operate.

He has the ability to control the game from the middle of the pitch while also sending killer passes into the box.

Modric will be a big threat to Liverpool on Saturday, with his intelligent movement and the ability to create clear-cut chances at unexpected moments. The Reds will need to be at their best if they are to limit the influence of the Los Blancos superstar.

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Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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