Luka Modric was happy for Real Madrid teammate Mateo Kovacic after victory at Athletic Bilbao.

Kovacic was handed a start for the 2-1 win.

Modric said: “I know him really well and he's showing us everything he is capable of doing. He has a lot of talent and is a player who will continue growing bit by bit.

"He's very happy, he put in a great performance."