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 was once left ‘angry’ after a player left the club despite the Italian wanting him to stay. Ancelotti, 65, is known for his composed approach to the game and is very rarely flustered.

Real Madrid has a history full of legendary players. They have also had some players who don't necessarily fall into that category but made a massive impact on