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.

Carlo Ancelotti has called for Luka Modric to be offered another Real Madrid contract extension, even though the midfielder maestro will celebrate his 40th birthday later this year.

Luka Modric brought the Bernabeu stadium crowd to their feet on Sunday with a spectacular goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Girona, and manager Carlo Ancelotti was effusive in his praise for the Croatian.