{"id":801019,"date":"2024-12-08T15:34:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/?p=801019"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:34:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:34:34","slug":"doping-real-madrids-departure-delayed-in-girona-after-a-surprise-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/real-madrid\/doping-real-madrids-departure-delayed-in-girona-after-a-surprise-test","title":{"rendered":"Doping : Real Madrid\u2019s Departure Delayed in Girona After a Surprise Test!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Real Madrid left the Montilivi Stadium with a slight delay on Saturday evening, despite their impressive 3-0 victory against Girona. The reason? A post-match anti-doping test for Luka Modric, the Madrid captain. According to journalist Guillermo Rai, this routine procedure forced the team to wait before heading back to Madrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a lackluster first half, Luka Modric significantly stepped up his game in the second half. He delivered a brilliant assist to Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, helping Real Madrid score the goal that sealed Girona\u2019s fate. While other key players, such as Federico Valverde and Arda G\u00fcler, were substituted before the end of the match, Modric played the full 90 minutes, once again showcasing his endurance and importance on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUDE \ud83d\ude2d\ud83e\udd0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rNGMwNowTg\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/rNGMwNowTg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ele (@EleModric) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EleModric\/status\/1865535599119052989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this remarkable performance, Modric was selected for an anti-doping test in accordance with FIFA&#8217;s strict protocols. These tests, conducted randomly before or after matches, are designed to ensure fair competition free of banned substances. This unexpected procedure slightly delayed the team&#8217;s departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 Real Madrid are yet to leave Girona\u2019s stadium because Luka Modri\u0107 is undergoing an anti-doping test. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuillermoRai_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@GuillermoRai_<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0V7udoycen\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/0V7udoycen<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadridXtra\/status\/1865534403826327720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Example for the Next Generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approaching 40 years old, Luka Modric remains a model of consistency and quality. In La Liga this season, he has created 31 chances, the highest among Real Madrid players. In the match against Girona, he also generated 11 major opportunities, outperforming many younger attacking players. With 21 matches played this season and three assists already to his name, he continues to be a key figure for Los Merengues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2b50\ufe0f\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7 Luka Modri\u0107 vs Girona:<br><br>\u2022 90 minutes <br>\u2022 1 assist<br>\u2022 121 touches (most)<br>\u2022 103\/112 passes completed (most)<br>\u2022 2 big chances created (most)<br>\u2022 4 key passes (most) <br>\u2022 8\/10 long balls (most)<br>\u2022 2 clearances <br>\u2022 1 interception<br>\u2022 1 tackle <br>\u2022 4 recoveries <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZIb3sgVRq0\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/ZIb3sgVRq0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MadridXtra\/status\/1865515981981749580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlo Ancelotti continues to rely on his captain to orchestrate Real Madrid&#8217;s play. Whether launching lightning-fast counterattacks or exploiting gaps in opposing defenses, Modric showcases a footballing intelligence and vision that remind everyone why he was crowned Ballon d&#8217;Or winner in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid left the Montilivi Stadium with a slight delay on Saturday evening, despite their impressive 3-0 victory against Girona. The reason? A post-match anti-doping test for Luka Modric, the Madrid captain. According to journalist Guillermo Rai, this routine procedure forced the team to wait before heading back to Madrid. 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