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'Maybe one of two more goals were possible': Toni Kroos believes Real Madrid could have 'pushed a bit more' to extend their 2-0 advantage against 10-man Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final first leg

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos believes the reigning European champions could have pushed for more goals despite earning a 2-0 lead in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea.

The holders secured a two goal cushion at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio on target.

Benzema scored a close range finish in the first half, before Chelsea were reduced to 10-men when Ben Chilwell was sent off for pulling back Rodrygo when the Brazilian looked to race through on goal.

Despite Asensio doubling the hosts advantage from a quickly taken corner, Kroos suggested Real Madrid could have added further goals with Chelsea having played the final 30 minutes with a man less.