Modric's gesture: He'll return to Madrid after sealing Euro 2020 spot Real Madrid Will not play against Georgia

Luka Modric will be in the Spanish capital on Monday as he begins his preparations for Real Madrid's upcoming games against Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, after agreeing with the Croatian FA to miss the friendly against Georgia on Tuesday.

The Croatia captain has taken this decision as their place at the 2020 European Championship is already secure, plus he knows that Real Madrid will appreciate this gesture after having picked up knocks in the last two international breaks.

Modric has had a very special week. On Tuesday he picked up the Golden Foot award; on Saturday he helped seal Croatia's place at next summer's European Championship; and on Sunday, he presented his autobiography, which he has written with the well-known Croatian journalist Robert Matteoni in Zagreb, an event that caused hundreds of people to attend. That book signing was followed by a private event, which had Marcelo, Emilio Butragueno, Zvonimir Boban and Davor Suker, amongst others, present.

Following the misfortune of his last two injuries, Modric wanted to take this decision as he knew it would be welcomed by certain sectors of the club, as MARCA reported.

Thus, the midfielder wants to train with his Real Madrid teammates on Monday at 17:00 CET, the first session of the week.