Real Madrid were looking good to win the Copa del Rey after exiting the Champions League semifinals to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the month.
It didn’t happen.
Instead, crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid would score in extra time of the final for a 2-1 win, ensuring that the European giants would finish the season without any silverware, leaving many questions looming over next season as Mourinho will surely be gone and many other are rumored to be on their way out.
Luka Modric was given the start for Real Madrid for the 12th time in 13 matches as they looked to earn their first trophy of the season. He stood out among his team of stars once again, bossing the midfield and controlling the tempo of the game. The game was not without controversy, with Real being shown five yellow cards and manager Jose Mourinho sent off for protesting to the 4th official. Luka was subbed off for Angel Di Maria at the start of extra time, after appearing to pick up a muscle strain in the final minutes.
Luka celebrates with the opening goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo
You leave when someone wants you and they offer big time money as well. Mourinho is not a coach who will stay at a place for more than 4 years. And why would he when he has teams throwing crazy money at him.
Would anybody be surprised if Jose didn’t leave? You leave when you’re on top. Assuming he does leave I wonder if he takes Luka with him.
I almost feel bad for Modric, he’ll always be the lil guy….doesn’t help his cause riding ronaldo like that….makes me think of that stream of photos they had for ibrahimovic and beckham
That’s how my friend and i get to work everyday!
Yeh that was pretty gay…he wrapped his legs and everything..
I would definitely have a different technique for Denis, so don’t you worry 🙂
never seen the left post get hit so many times in a game, Ronaldo looked like he was going to cry
It would be a great Halloween costume idea for Denis and Ante.
BTW, I am not inferring Denis or Ante are gay. It is more of a big man little man thing.
That is one gay piggy back photo.
Thanks Nepoznat!
Yeah it looks like he might have picked up a minor strain on that last clearance before FT of regular 90 minutes
I wish Modric played for the full 120…
Was he injured toward the end?
his good form is continuing too! he looks great out there