FC Barcelona’s crucial win over Real Madrid in El Clásico - a result that essentially handed them the league title - drew praise from across the football world. Among the most surprising voices was former Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos, who spoke openly about both Barça’s strengths and Madrid’s struggles.
Though now retired from the Madrid midfield, Kroos didn’t shy away from offering a candid critique of his former club. He admitted that even after Los Blancos took a 2-0 lead, he wasn’t confident they’d hold on.
“It honestly felt like a gift to be up 2-0.