02 Jul 2026, 15:06
Modric to eliminate Ronaldo from the match against Portugal in the 1/16 finals
- Modric will eliminate Ronaldo from the match in the 1/16 finals of the Champions League against Portugal
- Modric has a record of 0 defeats against England, and he has remained unbeaten in their last two meetings
- Ronaldo has never scored twice against Modric, and in the 1/16 finals the Portuguese will not be able to break the deadlock
Portugal will face Croatia in the 1/16 finals, with Ronaldo taking on Modric. According to the match preview, the 41-year-old Modric, who is 40, has scored 232 goals and provided 202 assists in his career, while Portugal has won 0 times in the last three matches.
Ronaldo, who is 41, and Modric, who is 40, have both played 232 matches and scored 202 goals. Modric’s record is also impressive: he has scored 232 goals and provided 202 assists. Portugal’s record against Croatia is also strong: they have won 0 of the last three matches.
However, the match history suggests that Modric may prove himself in the 1/16 finals. Ronaldo has never scored twice against Modric, and in their last meeting Portugal lost 3-0 to Croatia.
In addition, the match preview notes that Modric has been unbeaten in his last two meetings against England, and he has not lost any of his last three meetings against the Portuguese.
Meanwhile, the club’s history shows that Ronaldo and Modric have met before: Ronaldo scored the decisive goal against Real Madrid in a Champions League match, but Modric’s team still managed to win the tie 2-1 on aggregate.
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