MADRID, Spain — Luka Modric has little time to adapt to his new surroundings as Real Madrid chases its first victory of the season against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday.
Madrid signed Modric from Tottenham on Monday, a day after a shock loss at Getafe continued its worst start in nearly 40 years. Madrid trails Barcelona 3-2 going into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Madrid spent a reported US$44-million on the attacking player with its defence, missing Pepe, struggling and having conceded five goals in two straight losses.
Modric has already trained with the team and is ready to step in wherever needed by coach Jose Mourinho, who is unlikely to return out-of-favour midfielder Kaka to the lineup.
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