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By Jack Gallagher Carlo Ancelotti has explained his decision to not bring Luka Modric on off the bench during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Las Palmas on Saturday. Having played over 500 games and won five UEFA Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles, the Ballon d’Or winner is rightfully considered to be a true club legend at the Santiago Bernabeu. Now 38 years old however, Modric has seen his recent gametime be significantly reduced during the 2023/24 campaign, making a measly nine La Liga starts and seven cameo appearances thus far. Despite Ancelotti opting to make all five of his allocated …

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