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Watch: Sensational Modric pass helped keep Real Madrid's UCL hopes alive

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What. A. Pass.

With Real Madrid trailing 3-0 in the match and on the verge of exiting the Champions League at the hands of a stunning Chelsea comeback, Luka Modric produced a moment of class to help send the exhilarating tie to extra time.

The Croatian midfielder picked out substitute Rodrygo with a sublime outside-of-the-foot ball, and the Brazilian slotted it home on the volley. The goal knotted the encounter at four apiece on aggregate.

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Karim Benzema went on to score the decisive goal in extra time, sending Real Madrid to the semifinals courtesy of a 5-4 aggregate triumph.

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