Updated On: 24 February, 2025 09:08 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
"We can`t let our level slip and consider ourselves satisfied, we can still grow as a team." The Croatian`s goal was the highlight of the match"

Real Madrid`s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. Pic/AFP
Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Vinicius Junior wrapped up the win late on as Carlo Ancelotti`s side produced a solid display at the Santiago Bernabeu. After rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, now third, both won on Saturday, the pressure was on for the champions in the title race. They had not won in their prior three league games but flexed their muscles by thrashing Man City in the Champions League in midweek. "It`s a very important win, we have to stay in the fight," Modric told Real Madrid TV.
"We can`t let our level slip and consider ourselves satisfied, we can still grow as a team." The Croatian`s goal was the highlight of the match. "I was by myself, I controlled the ball, I hit it well and it went in," Modric added. "I don`t know if it`s one of the most spectacular I`ve scored, it was really nice, it`s always special to score at the Bernabeu."