Kroos Drops a Truth Bomb: City Didn’t Earn That Win Against Real Madrid

Kroos's verdict

The German Toni Kroos, a former Real Madrid midfielder, believes Manchester City did not deserve to win against Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage.

The Citizens turned a one-goal deficit into a 2-1 victory, snatching three points from the Merengues' fortress.

In remarks highlighted by AS, Kroos said Real Madrid were clearly more eager and that the match mattered more to them.

City's approach and Madrid's response

He noted City stuck to their usual style but were unusually cautious and ineffective at creating chances, especially in the first half.

He argued Real Madrid delivered a strong performance, defending key zones with discipline and effectiveness.

He added, City did not deserve the win; Real Madrid appeared the more dangerous side overall.

Kroos also pointed to a weakness in City’s opponent: after City scored their second, they dropped into a very deep defensive block, revealing a clear weakness for Real Madrid — they excel at transitions but struggle against deep blocks.

Punchline 1: City won, but Madrid won the drama award again.

Punchline 2: If football were a Netflix series, Madrid would be the cliffhanger; City just paid for the next episode.