Luka Modric's Incredible Highlights For Real Madrid Vs Monchengladbach Prove Age Is Just A Number

Luka Modric looked back to his best last night as Real Madrid defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 to reach the Champions League knockout stages.

Zinedine Zidane's side were in danger of dropping down to the Europa League and needed a win.

Karim Benzema netted twice to see Madrid reach the last 16 and top Group B, but the real architect was Modric in midfield.

At 35-years-old, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner pulled the strings and no Gladbach player could lay a hand on him.

The Croatian international has featured in every 'Los Blancos' game this season and remains an important part of the team.

Fans reacted to his performance and they think it was a perfect showcase of Modric's ability.

Zidane was delighted with his side's performance and said it was the 'most complete' they'd looked all campaign.

"This was the objective: to finish first," he said per Goal. "We played a spectacular game, from the first minute to the last. We interpreted the game really well.

"I think this was the most complete game of the season. I've been a player and it's impossible to play like this all the time. We try to, but every now and then...

"We don't only perform under pressure; we have played other good games as well.

"It's true this team has that [quality]: when the difficulties are great, it appears.

"I'm happy for the players because they are the most important thing. I'm fighting with them and I'm happy for them. It was a good game."

Monchengladbach also qualified from despite losing, as Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk drew 0-0.