VIDEO: Luka Modric's still got it! Jude Bellingham blown away as Real Madrid veteran rolls back the years with stunning golazo against Girona

The Spanish giants were heavy favourites to get the win at the Santiago Bernabeu, but it took a beautiful strike near the end of the first half for them to finally break the deadlock against their mid-table visitors. The opener came when a corner delivery from Rodrygo was cleared by the defence, only for it to fall to Modric. The 39-year-old chested it down expertly and lashed it towards goal, leaving Paulo Gazzaniga with little chance of stopping it.

The Croatia hero's goal is just his second in the Spanish top-flight this season and, at just under 30 yards out, it is the longest he has ever scored in the division, ESPN reports. While showing he is still capable of dazzling crowds, his role has diminished this term, having started just nine of the 24 La Liga matches in which he has featured. The goal also went down well with Jude Bellingham. The England ace, who missed the game through suspension, was pictured on his feet and applauding Modric's effort.

Having taken just two points from their previous three games, a win would see Carlo Ancelotti's team join rivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga on 54 points. Hansi Flick's men still sit top, though, having beaten the European champions when they met earlier in the campaign.