"Symbol of football" - Emilio Butragueno heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar for stunning performance in 4-1 win against Celta Vigo × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football La Liga 2022-23 News Symbol of football - Emilio Butragueno heaps praise on Real Madrid superstar for stunning performance in 4-1 win against Celta Vigo By Ayush Verma Modified 21 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Director of institutional relations for Real Madrid, Emilio Butragueno. Emilio Butragueno, director of institutional relations at Real Madrid, has heaped praise on the club's star midfielder Luka Modric for his contributions in their 4-1 win over Celta Vigo. Praising the Croatian skipper, Emilio Butragueno said that Luka Modric is a 'symbol of football.' Real Madrid C.F. @realmadriden? We are lucky enough to see this guy play.?‍ @lukamodric10202441569? We are lucky enough to see this guy play.?‍ @lukamodric10 https://t.co/aeNzlYsTHj The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner scored an excellent long-range goal to put Real Madrid ahead in the match. The Croatian international then set up Vinicius Junior to help his team take a two-goal lead over Celta Vigo. The win at Balaidos was Real Madrid's second of the season, putting the defending champions at the top of the La Liga table with six points. ESPN FC@ESPNFCLUKA MODRIC FROM OUTSIDE OF THE BOX74331103LUKA MODRIC FROM OUTSIDE OF THE BOX https://t.co/LnThHLIHnr Praising the 36-year-old's performance against Celta Vigo, Emilio Butragueno said via Mundo Deportivo: "Luka is a symbol of football, a player who enhances this sport by how he plays and his way of being a unique player that we have to continue to enjoy. He has scored a goal that has been a beauty. He is an example for everyone.'' Ever since he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeau from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, Luka Modric has been a key figure in Real Madrid's domination of La Liga and the Champions League. The Croatian midfielder, along with Toni Kroos and Casemiro, is considered to be one of the most successful midfield trios in the history of the game, and won five Champions League titles and several other domestic and European titles during their time together. Butragueno also touched upon the positives for Real Madrid from the game on Saturday and said the team deserved the win at Balaidos. He added: "We are very happy with the team's performance against an opponent that has played very well. We have been very precise up front at critical moments of the game and it is a deserved result. The team's performance has been optimal. Celta had the initiative for 20 minutes and the team had solidarity, and then the individual talent put us ahead on the scoreboard and the second half was ours.'' Celta Vigo fans give Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric a standing ovation for his performance on Saturday Luka Modric was hailed by opposition fans at Balaidos on Saturday for his outstanding performance in the game. Celta Vigo fans gave a standing ovation to the 36-year-old midfielder for scoring one and assisting a goal in the match. ESPN FC@ESPNFCCelta Vigo fans gave Luka Modric a standing ovation when he was subbed off 6117702Celta Vigo fans gave Luka Modric a standing ovation when he was subbed off https://t.co/oz7e2Q3SZe The Los Blancos linchpin has been a consistent performer across many seasons and has played a vital role in the club's success over the past decade. The younger players at the Santiago Bernabeau have a once-in-a-generation player to learn from a generational talent at the club by seeing him from close quarters. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by S Chowdhury × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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