In my opinion, that's not all that makes Modric so important he is the best Croatian national team player ever and at the same time won the Ballon D'or, then Madrid supporting players like Valverde and Camavinga, make Modric suitable in all conditions who believe in his ball game. On the front line, of course, there is Benzema flanked by Rodigo and Vini Jr. There is no doubt that Madrid's composition is so ideal and solid. Against Man City was a test for all Madrid players to further improve their abilities, but on the other hand, as Pep Guardiola said, if you want to win the Champions League trophy, the first thing you have to do is get rid of Madrid. It means that Pep Guardiola is aware and learns from the defeat he experienced against the king of UCL. Not only having quality players but the level of skill in controlling mentally when under pressure from opponents is able to play calmly.
Real Madrid have completed all position except with center forward where Karim Benzema not have compete back up, for midfielder have many players between main and substitute with the same quality. For midfielder, Madrid has many option and there are not difficult if Modric or Toni Kroos have absent. But difference against Manchester City exactly Haaland, I worry who will give huge pressure for this player will enough with Militao or Madrid need use three center defender from Miliato, Alaba and Rudiger how to make Haaland can't have space for scoring goals.
Manchester City performance this season difference than last season performance where Real Madrid success eliminated them on semifinal stage.