Modric: I don't like this, and it was a difficult match

Real Madrid midfield star Luka Modric appeared in press statements after the victory over Celta Vigo 2-1 in the tenth round of the Spanish League.

He said about the break Puskas' record as the oldest player to play for Real Madrid: "Thank you very much. I don't like you to keep reminding me of my age but... it's really impressive. I'm very proud to achieve this record and continue, at this age, in the best club in the world." Very proud, and happy with tonight’s victory.”

He added: “What are you most proud of in your entire career? It is very difficult to choose just one thing that happened to me A lot at Real Madrid, like winning the Champions League...well, joining the club!

He stressed: “It was a difficult match. We suffered as a team and achieved a very important win. The key is to run into spaces. I tell Vinny: If you run, the balls will reach you, because you have that strength. If he can escape the marking It is easy to find.”

He noted: “I feel good physically and mentally, and that is the important thing, as I always say. I try to do my best when it's my turn to help the team win. And nothing more. We have to keep going, because difficult weeks lie ahead and we must be united. We have a lot of quality, but that alone is not enough. You have to give more. Today we gave everything and football gave us what we wanted.”

He concluded: “Reaching 250 wins in La Liga? Another impressive number. I'm very happy, but we have to keep going. Win more games and titles. This is what this club needs.”