Modric: Real Madrid are Champions League favourites

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes his team are favourites to win this season’s edition of the Champions League.

The Spanish champions had to settle for second spot in Group D to Borussia Dortmund, but the Croatia international nonetheless feels Real are the team to beat in the knockout stages.

“Whoever we draw in the next round it will be a hard tie, but if we play as we can then we will be favourites to advance,” Modric told reporters.

“In fact, I think we are the favourites to win the Champions League.”

The 27-year-old impressed in Real’s 4-1 win over Ajax on Tuesday, and he is pleased with the way things are going for him at the Liga champions.

“I have been here three months now and I am used to the rest of the players and the coach’s demands. I am happy with my progression,” he said.

Modric has made 18 official appearances for Real so far this term, scoring once.