Manchester City
The first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final is coming up in the late hours of Tuesday night (26th) against the mighty Real Madrid. On the eve of the hard-fought match, Blue Moon midfielder Gundogan was full of praise for rival Modi Ricci, saying his performance on the pitch was like a magician. However, the Croatian international's contract extension talks with Real Madrid have stalled despite his performance, and he may leave the club after his contract expires this summer.
The first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals is set to take place late Tuesday night (26th).
Manchester City
will play host to
Real Madrid soccer team
Starting a fierce battle. Gendo Jane showed both courtesy and admiration for Modi Ricci before the match: he's like a magician, and that assist he gave to Lodi Gorgos in that game against Chelsea left my jaw on the floor! The way he plays is always so relaxed. The German player also said that he was equally happy when Modigliani won the Ballon d'Or because finally a player in the same position has won the award.
Currently, the 36-year-old Modric is on his way to his fifth UEFA Champions League trophy, and he has remained consistent this season, contributing three goals and nine assists in 38 matches. Despite this, there is still no progress in his contract extension talks with Real Madrid and he could leave as a free agent this summer. In an interview, he said he was in no hurry to renew his contract: I've always played year by year, and now the most important thing is to focus on the UEFA quarter-final with Manchester City, and I'll give it my all on the pitch.
