At Real Madrid, they don’t trust Dortmund at all, quite the opposite. Veteran players like Modric are clear that thinking about the next round, as some are trying to sell, would be the biggest mistake. “Those who believe that we are going to win easily and that now we have to think about PSG or Bayern are wrong…“, commented the Croatian on the trip to New Jersey.
Modric is the captain of this team until the end of the Club World Cup, and although he is not playing many minutes, he is still important in the team. He has more experience than anyone and is a true leader, so all the players listen to him carefully and take his point of view into account. The same goes for the technical staff.
Xabi Alonso is also asking all the players for a lot of concentration and hopes that no one will be complacent. Borussia Dortmund is a rival that can make things very difficult for any team, and especially in a tie that is only one game. In this type of match, players must be very focused to be aware of all the details.
He wants to leave winning
Luka Modrić’s goal is to win the Club World Cup to leave Real Madrid in style. The club values this trophy practically at the same level as the Champions League, and that is something that Florentino has wanted to make clear to all the players to motivate them. He wants to see the same spirit in the team during this competition.
They are one of the favorites along with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, but don’t forget about Chelsea, who will face Fluminense in the semifinal. Very beautiful matches are coming up in which anything can happen, and that will provide great enjoyment for the fans. But before thinking about the next round, you have to win against Borussia Dortmund.
🗣 Niko Kovac (Dortmund coach): “Luka Modrić? I share many moments with Luka. He is the greatest player ever to play for Croatia. It’s a shame his time at Real Madrid is coming to an end. I’m really looking forward to meeting him. It will be a warm reunion.” pic.twitter.com/MJHL8r6fdW
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 5, 2025
Match by match
It is the best way to approach these competitions, you have to fight each match. The rivals have a lot of level, and it is being shown that in Brazil and Saudi Arabia there are also teams that can make things difficult for European rivals.
Xabi Alonso is very happy with how the team is improving and is quite optimistic about this Club World Cup and the next season. He sees the team as capable of winning many trophies in the coming years, and hopes to do his bit to help them improve.
