Real Madrid Seeks Reinforcements After Defeat and Says Goodbye to Modrić

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s coach, has confirmed that the white club is looking to reinforce its squad for next season, after the 4-0 defeat against Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final.

We haven’t talked about it during the Club World Cup, but from now on we are open to making improvements. We are always looking to improve and there is room for it.

Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić played his last match with the club, a match that marked the end of an era.

The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner and most decorated player of the Spanish club, is preparing to join AC Milan after his last match with Madrid at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, the 39-year-old Croatian midfielder played 597 matches and won 28 titles with Real Madrid, including six Champions League titles.

This is not the desired end, it’s a bitter end, but it won’t be remembered for today’s match, but for other great ones. He is a legend of world football and Real Madrid. He will be remembered for many good things more than for the 25 minutes he played today.

Xabi Alonso

Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid goalkeeper, regretted Modrić’s departure.

Modrić always receives a standing ovation, not just from Real Madrid fans. He’s a great player, a great teammate, and we’ll miss him.

Thibaut Courtois