When the original has been sent packing in the Last 16 stage of the tournament, the new one has been instrumental in leading his team into the semis.

Luka Modric wears No. 10 for his club Real Madrid too. El Clasico often features him against Lionel Messi. He wins some, he loses some. But when it mattered the most, in a group league match against Messi, Modric's Croatia was much stronger, winning 3-0 and Modric himself a brilliant goal!