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In this showdown between the Champions League winners (Real Madrid) and the Europa League winners (Atalanta), Luka Modrić has the chance to become the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history.
Currently, Modrić shares this position with Nacho, with both having celebrated 26 titles in the iconic white shirt. However, with Nacho now part of the club's history, and Modrić still the team captain with a contract until the end of June next year, he stands on the brink of taking the top spot alone.
If Real Madrid triumphs over Mario Pašalić's Atalanta, Modrić will have the honor of lifting his 27th trophy as captain of the club. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner has made 534 appearances for Real, scoring 39 goals and providing 86 assists. This match presents him with another opportunity to etch his name in the history books.
Currently, Modrić shares the top spot on the list of the most successful players in the UEFA Super Cup with Arie Haan, Paolo Maldini, Dani Alves, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, and Dani Carvajal—each with four titles. A victory for Real Madrid today would see Modrić and Carvajal set a new record with five UEFA Super Cups.