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'Extraordinary' Luka Modric breaks Real Madrid record in win

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Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming Real Madrid's oldest-ever player by providing an assist in their 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

A stunning strike from Kylian Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the first half at Balaidos on Saturday, and Williot Swedberg levelled for Celta.

Modric then came off the bench -- breaking Ferenc Puskas' record as Madrid's oldest player to feature in a competitive match, at 39 years and 40 days -- before playing in Vinícius Júnior for the winning goal three minutes later.