Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos teased his club and Germany teammate Antonio Rudiger following a dramatic Champions League quarterfinals win over Manchester City. Despite being outplayed by the competition holders, Madrid managed to advance to the next round. Coach Carlo Ancelotti highlighted the resilience of his team, emphasizing that Madrid never dies.
After a grueling 4-4 draw across both quarterfinal legs, Madrid emerged victorious on penalties. Defender Rudiger, who had been solid throughout the matches, converted the winning penalty. Kroos playfully admitted that he had doubts about Rudiger's penalty-taking abilities, adding a light-hearted touch to the post-match celebrations.
