Modric played a crucial role in breaking the deadlock by contributing to his side's high-pressing game and intercepting a kick out from Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello to set up Karim Benzema for the opening goal.
Working in tandem with fellow pass-master Toni Kroos in the absence of suspended holding midfielder Casemiro, the Croatian also helped Real control possession and deal with Atalanta's energetic pressing game. Modric, who was voted the best player in the world in 2018, said he still felt fit enough to keep on going for a few more years in Europe's elite.
"With my current shape, and with everything I've achieved with this club, I'm still hungry to keep competing at the highest level and I'll keep working hard every day to do that."
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