One of Real Madrid’s greatest teammates, Toni Kroos, has said an emotional goodbye to the team’s supporters. With his departure, an era comes to an end after an amazing career full of memories and achievements with Los Blancos.
In front of a packed Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, Toni Kroos Real Madrid supporters a heartfelt goodbye. After an incredible ten years with the Spanish powerhouses, the German midfielder played his last home match.
Since Real Madrid had already been crowned La Liga champions and all European qualifying and relegation slots had been determined, the goalless draw against Real Betis was essentially meaningless. Thus, the main focus of the event was honoring Kroos, who is 34 years old.
Kroos Accomplishments and Legacy
Kroos had almost 300 appearances, contributed 80 assists, and scored 25 goals while playing for Real Madrid. His ability to generate opportunities from deep positions distinguished him from his colleagues, and his passing accuracy was consistently among the best in Europe.
Early Years of Kroos’ Real Madrid Career: Toni Kroos left Bayern Munich to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2014. The Spanish powerhouses considered Kroos to be one of the best midfielders in the world, so his arrival was a huge coup. The team’s midfield dynamism was expected to be enhanced by his presence, which elicited considerable excitement from the supporters.
Kroos accumulated a remarkable portfolio of accomplishments throughout his time at Real Madrid. In addition to multiple other national and international honors, he won two La Liga titles (2016–17, 2019–20), four UEFA Champions League crowns (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), and various other medals. Real Madrid’s supremacy in Europe and Spain was largely attributed to his accurate passing, keen vision, and command of the game’s tempo.
One of Real Madrid’s most successful players ever, Kroos declared he would give from playing domestic football following the European Championship this year. He has played in 464 games and has contributed to the team’s victories in over 20 major competitions, including four European Cups.
Kroos broke down in tears as he entered the pitch through a guard of honor formed by his teammates. Wearing his iconic number eight shirt, fans waved a big flag with his face on it and the words “Thank you, Legend” covering the whole South Stand.
Following another standing ovation in lieu of a substitute, Kroos was brought to tears once more in the 85th minute when he hugged his three weeping children on the sidelines.
For several minutes, the game was stopped while Kroos gave his coach and all of his teammates hugs. Following the final whistle, Kroos, his family, and teammates performed a lap of honor, which kept the audience enthralled for about half an hour.
Kroos Emotional Moment and Talks
- To express their gratitude, supporters in Madrid planned events outside the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The streets were filled with cries of “Kroos, Kroos” as admirers displayed banners and flags in honor of the departing celebrity.
- Kroos Bids expressed his gratitude to the Real Madrid supporters in his parting speech for their steadfast support during his time there. He was proud to be a part of Real Madrid’s history as he expressed his sincere gratitude for the chances and experiences he had at the team.
Following his final match as a Real Madrid player, Kroos stated, "I was quite strong until I saw my kids; that moment broke me."- Real Madrid finished the La Liga season with 95 points, 13 points clear of second-place Barcelona. They will play in the Champions League final the following Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.
Kroos’ Appreciation To Press
Kroos Bids told the press, "I can only say thank you to everyone in Madrid, the club, my teammates, and the stadium.""During the past ten years, I have always felt at home. I was not able to ask for more. These ten years have been truly unforgettable."Planning and Thinking Back
- Manager Carlo Ancelotti used the game to practice his anticipated starting lineup against Dortmund in the Champions League final.
- Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior wasted good chances, allowing Ferland Mendy to clear the goal line as Real Madrid dominated the first half of the game.
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, making his fourth appearance since recovering from a serious knee injury, made two amazing one-handed saves in the second half to thwart close chances from Juan Miranda and Ayoze Pérez.
- With Toni Kroos’ farewell to Real Madrid supporters, an incredible chapter in the club’s history comes to a close. He has had a lasting impact both on and off the field, and his legacy will last for a very long time. The whole Real Madrid community wishes Kroos well in his future pursuits and sends him their warmest farewell as he begins the next chapter of his career.