Lallana fell heavily under a challenge
from Luka Milivojevic just five minutes after coming on as a second - half substitute in the 2 - 1 win against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
From what should have been a routine save
from Luka Milivojevic's shot, Ryan instead struggled and only spilt the ball as far as the back post, from where Zaha tapped into the open goal.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, beat Brighton 3 - 2 last Saturday, with two goals from Wilfried Zaha and two assists
from Luka Milivojevic.
Cristiano Ronaldo's backheel goal
from Luka Modric's probing shot #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com / nizJWkFxsT
Frank de Boer endured a 3 - 0 home loss to Huddersfield Town last weekend in his first match in charge at Palace and, although his side produced a far more organised display on Merseyside, they were undone by another defensive error, this time
from Luka Milivojevic.
They were carved open by a sublime through ball
from Luka Modric to Gareth Bale, but everyone's favourite chimpanzee took a cynical dive to earn a penalty to put Spurs two up.
But Ronaldo, restored to the starting lineup by head coach Zinedine Zidane, provided a deft flick
from Luka Modric's 87th - minute drive to move Real to within three points of second - place Atletico Madrid having played one game more.
Other youngsters at Real Madrid won't always become truly world class, but you can rely on Kovacic to take over
from Luka Modric and become one of the best midfielders around.
Inaki Williams put the visitors ahead with a delicious chip in the first half with Cristiano Ronaldo salvaging a point with the faintest of touches
from Luka Modric's 87th - minute shot.
Not exact matches
The Spanish champions took charge after the break, however, restoring their lead through a deflected long - range shot
from Brazilian Casemiro in the 61st minute before Portugal forward Ronaldo struck again,
from close - range, after fine work by
Luka Modric, to score his 600th goal for club and country.
In the photo, you'll see,
from left to right, Heather K. Margolis, Director of Marketing for Kadient,
Luka and Anya (both cardboard cutouts) and Jeff Ernst Vice President of Marketing for Kadient.
Given that Real Madrid successfully captured both
Luka Modric and Gareth Bale
from the north London side in recent seasons, and with both proving big hits in the Spanish capital, one imagines Tottenham fans may fear an unenviable hat - trick could be on the cards.
The Russian midfielder has been strongly linked with interest
from the North London club and is perhaps seen as a long term replacement for
Luka Modric, who has perhaps not been ably replaced since his move to Real Madrid.
Luka Milivojevic scored the penalty to notch his first goal for the South London club, five minutes after Yohan Cabaye had made it 2 - 0 with a fine effort
from the edge of the box.
New United manager David Moyes is keen on bringing in youthful talent into his midfield area, after failing with bids to sign Thiago
from Barcelona and
Luka Modric
from Real Madrid.
Chelsea are thought to be interested in signing
Luka Modric
from Real Madrid as he looks set to have his place in the team taken by Paul Pogba, reports the Daily Express.
Real are without a number of key players — with injured trio Gareth Bale,
Luka Modric and Karim Benzema to miss out, while Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal are both suspended — resulting in Ancelotti having to call upon three players
from the youth team who could all get a chance to play.
Formerly of Tottenham,
Luka Modric has shone since moving
from the Premier League to La Liga and remains one of the best midfielders in the world.
Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and
Luka Modric have been ruled out of the clash through injury, while Marcelo is suspended, and as a result, the Italian is set to name a much changed side
from the team that took to the pitch at the Estadio Vicente Calderon last Tuesday night.
He mentioned in an interview recently that he's modelling his game off Alonso and that's great, but I think there's someone who'd he benefit more
from watching and that player is
Luka Modric.
Tottenham look to be leading the race to sign Arsenal and Chelsea striker target
Luka Jovic
from Red Star Belgrade in the January transfer window, according to reports.
Nevertheless,
from a Madrid perspective, he's a highly - talented young Spanish player, and with several fundamental individuals on the wrong side of 30 including the likes of
Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, they'll undoubtedly benefit
from having a long - term vision in mind when addressing key areas of the squad this summer.
In the second half ofOklahoma's 73 — 72 win over USC in Norman on Dec. 4, Trojans forward LeonardWashington hit Griffin below the belt, earning a flagrant foul and an ejection.Nine days later, in the Sooners» 70 — 52 victory over Utah, Utes guard
Luka Drcatripped Griffin as both were running upcourt, a move that earned Drca anintentional foul and a two - game suspension
from Boylen.
Truly controlling midfielders like
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have been bought for this reason, and because they are capable of imposing a style on the team that is not imposed
from above.
Ramsey is still a nobody, and no son you are far
from being a
Luka Modric.
The midfield remained unchanged
from the first leg: a diamond with Casemiro at its base and Isco at its tip, with Toni Kroos and
Luka Modric playing box - to - box roles.
Other players born in 1997 have accumulated more experience than any forward in the five major European championships: Enes Ünal (NAC Breda, on loan
from Manchester City), David Kownacki (Lech Poznań), Xande Silva (Vitória Guimarães) and
Luka Jović (Benfica).
The was a sense of inevitability when Kepa beat Lucas» 87th - minute strike clear but Madrid kept the ball alive and Ronaldo diverted
Luka Modric's speculative drive into the bottom corner to spare his team - mates
from a sixth loss of their frustrating LaLiga campaign.
The Players Stars The incomparable
Luka Modric took over as skipper
from Darijo Srna at the start of last season.
Madrid's pressure gradually built after substitutes Isco and Gareth Bale were introduced with 20 minutes remaining, and four minutes
from time Ronaldo flicked in
Luka Modric's shot to equalise.
Luka Modric, Diego Lopez and Michael Essien (on loan
from Chelsea to Madrid for 2012 - 13) were reportedly just a handful of players who did not fall out with Mourinho.
Sergio Busques
from Barcelona,
Luka Modric
from Real Madrid and Raul Garcia
from Atletico Madrid will cover midfield.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot
from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
Goals
from James Tomkins and
Luka Milivojevic saw Crystal Palace end their seven game winless run as they beat Huddersfield 2 - 0 on Saturday afternoon.
Coached by the experienced Miodrag Božović, they currently boast a front line lead by Artem Dzyuba and
Luka Đjorđević on loan
from Zenit, something that could perhaps be problematic should they qualify for Europe next season.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot
from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right.
With
Luka Modric and Xabi Alonso sitting in the middle of the park, Di Maria had been given a free role to roam
from midfield — to which he has done to devastating effect.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) header
from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
They came up against a much sharper looking Madrid side, with
Luka Modric running things brilliantly
from the middle of the pitch.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) left footed shot
from outside the box is blocked.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot
from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot
from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Ozil fell behind new signings Gareth Bale, Isco and eventually
Luka Modric before making his exit
from the club.
Palace's top scorer is actually centre midfielder
Luka Milivojevic with five goals, though four of these have actually come
from the penalty spot.
Madrid were not without their chances either, though, and Ronaldo really should have netted his hat - trick four minutes
from the end only to side - foot
Luka Modric's cross wide
from close range.
Crucially as well, in 23 - year - old compatriot striker
Luka Djordevic, on loan
from Zenit, they have a goalscorer in their ranks, which is priceless to a small club battling against the drop.
Last week it was
Luka Prpa getting the offensive player award, this week it's MU's main man on defense getting recognition
from the Big East.
The arrival of
Luka Modric
from Tottenham seemed to have sealed Kaka's fate until Mourinho spoke to the player and agreed to give him one last chance.
- Main feature interview with Christian Eriksen - Mauricio Pochettino's exclusive programme column - Michael Dawson remembers captaining us against Real Madrid in 2011 - Tottenham Tales: The Spurs careers of
Luka Modric and Gareth Bale - Marshes to Madrid: How Paul Miller and Mark Falco went
from Hackney Marshes to the Bernabeu - Interview with Real Madrid legend Emilio Butragueño - Discussion Panel: Dele Alli on returning to Champions League action - Recalling the international matches between England and Spain at Wembley down the years - Wembley Memories with former defender Phil Beal
While Madrid were dominant in the first half, it was by no means one - way traffic and Victor Camarasa very nearly equalised with a header
from a corner, but saw the ball cleared off the line by
Luka Modric.