Luka Modric, the Croatian midfielder who plays for Real Madrid and is considered one of the best players in world football, has scored his first goal for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

The match between Al-Hilal and Real Madrid was played at King Abdullah Sports City in Riyadh on Saturday night, and Modric scored the first goal of the game in the 22nd minute. He did so with a powerful shot from outside the box that beat the goalkeeper and found the back of the net.

Modric's goal came just moments after he had been introduced as a substitute for Al-Hilal's captain, Ahmed Al-Bayati. The move by Real Madrid was seen as a sign of confidence in the player, who had previously played for Al-Hilal during the 2015-16 season.

The victory for Al-Hilal over Real Madrid was a significant achievement for the Saudi Arabian club,Ligue 1 Snapshot which had not won against a top European club since 2008. It also marked the return to Saudi Arabia of Modric, who spent three years playing for Al-Hilal before moving to Spain to join Real Madrid.

In a statement released after the match, Al-Hilal said: "We are proud of our players who gave their all today and achieved this great victory."

Modric's goal was only the beginning of what could be a successful campaign for Al-Hilal, who will face more challenges ahead as they try to make a name for themselves in the world of football.

Overall, it was a momentous occasion for both Modric and Al-Hilal, who showed that they have the ability to compete against some of the biggest names in world football.

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