Modric says that he studied Schmeichel and laments the lost penalty: "It was hard to accept" | Croatia

– The most important thing is that we are in the quarterfinals. He could not miss the dramatic end, but this time we won. It has been difficult to accept the loss of the penalty in overtime because I have badyzed all morning how to beat Schmeichel, "he said on the FIFA website.

The player complained about the heat that he was doing in the Russian city at the time of the match and also said that it was the most important match of the so-called Golden Generation of Croatia.A harvest that pursues the realization of the team led by Davor Suker, who finished third in France in 1998.

– It was very hot, it was very difficult to run, but We did not want (the day before) it was the most important game for our generation, but it was the case.We knew it was a great opportunity to reach the quarterfinals, where we will face Russia, which has surprisingly eliminated Spain, "he said.

Modric was again tested in the penalty shootout. But it ended up converting. Relieved after qualifying, Modric went to the stands to hug the family members attending the match in Nizhny Novgorod.