Luka Modric scored a beautiful long-range goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 home win against Girona on Sunday that moved the defending champion level on points in the Spanish league with leader Barcelona. The veteran midfielder chested the ball down in the 41st minute before firing a right-footed shot into the top corner.

Carlo Ancelotti described Luka Modric as "a gift to football" after the midfielder, 39, scored a spectacular goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Girona on Sunday.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised Luka Modric, calling him a gift to football, and even comparing him to Paolo Maldini after the midfielder’s stunning goal in a 2-0 win over Girona. With his contract set to expire this summer,