One legend congratulates the other.

Alessandro Del Piero was last night at the "Santiago Bernabéu" as a commentator for 'Sky Sport Italia', where he commented on the Real Madrid - Chelsea match.

After the match, the legendary former Juventus striker posted a video on his social networks in which he hugged Luka Modric.

Del Piero had accompanied the video with the words "Artist".

The Croatian was the protagonist of what many already consider to be the 'assist of the year', which turned out to be crucial for Real Madrid's 1-3 draw that turned the Madrid team into a 4-1 overall draw, sending the game into extra time. , as from that pass Rodrygo scored.

Italian legend Del Piero, congratulations to Modrić on pic.twitter.com/PyK5e4R4WR

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Modric was the best player on the field.

In fact, UEFA gave him the MVP award of the match a few minutes after this showdown closed and 'Pinturicchio' knew it.

As the Italian points out, this was the first moment after a long time in which he met Modric again.

"He is the player who changed the game.

Modric did everything.

I was glad to meet him, he is an extraordinary footballer.

We had not talked for a long time.

He breathed.

He was aware they had problems.

"I said, 'Look, you did everything yourself, friend, have fun!'" The Italian says.

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Alessandro Del Piero to Modrić after the game: "Look at you! You did it yourself, my friend, enjoy it!"

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Del Piero's last time playing at the Santiago Bernabeu was in 2011, when the former Juventus player scored twice in the group stage.

After being replaced, he received a standing ovation from the public at the Bernabeu, while every time he talks about Real Madrid he shows the respect he has for the club.

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