‘Like prime Modrić’ – Under-fire Real Madrid star hailed during friendly clash

Supporters of La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have moved to lavish praise on a long-criticised member of the club’s midfield ranks on Saturday evening.

This comes owing to his exploits in the club’s latest outing. Los Blancos are currently locked in action in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Amid ongoing preparations for the new campaign, the Spanish side have travelled for a pre-season clash with Ferencváros.

José Mourinho picked an XI full of recognisable faces for the fixture, with the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler and Endrick in from the off.

It is another member of Real’s line-up, though, who has turned heads with the level of his performance in Budapest…

After being singled out for widespread criticism for his latest friendly showing against Fiorentina last time out, Eduardo Camavinga has looked a completely different player to this point in proceedings on Saturday.

Calm, composed and purposeful, the Frenchman has dominated the battle in the middle of the park, providing a timely reminder of his unquestionable talents.

So much so that Real Madrid’s fanbase, so often so quick to take aim at Camavinga for his shortcomings, have moved to hail their side’s engine room dynamo:

Conor Laird – GSFN