Modric breaks the ice: First Serie A goal for Milan maestro
Milan finally broke the deadlock in Sunday's late Serie A fixture against Bologna, thanks to an unlikely scorer: Luka Modric.
The San Siro showdown had looked destined for a goalless draw until the 60th minute, when the Croatian maestro, arriving on a free transfer after a glittering career at Real Madrid, made his mark in Italy.
The move began with Ruben Loftus-Cheek driving forward on a solo counter, before finding Alexis Saelemaekers on the right flank.
The Belgian delivered a perfectly timed pass to Modric, who ghosted into the box and unleashed a precise first-time strike that Skorupski could do nothing to stop.
Despite turning 40 this year, Modric has already cemented himself as a key figure in Massimiliano Allegri's starting XI. With three matchdays played, the midfielder has now opened his Serie A account, adding to the assist he provided in Milan's previous outing.