Real Madrid's midfield maestro, Toni Kroos, recently made headlines with his bold comments on the Einfach mal Luppen podcast, where he expressed his belief that his team could have easily defeated FC Barcelona by a scoreline of 4-0 in the recent El Clasico showdown. Despite securing a crucial 3-2 victory over their arch-rivals, Kroos felt that Barcelona lacked the drive and quality to pose a significant challenge.
Kroos, who has an impressive record in Clasicos with 14 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, highlighted the evolution of Real Madrid's dominance in recent years, winning six or seven consecutive matches against Barcelona. The German midfielder also provided insights into the mind games employed by Real Madrid's astute manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who strategically motivates his players with calculated statements.
Ancelotti's tactical approach was evident when he declared to the team that winning the match against Mallorca would effectively secure the La Liga title, only to retract his statement after the victory and set a new target for the players. Following the El Clasico triumph, Ancelotti emphasized the importance of the upcoming fixture against Real Sociedad and rewarded the squad with two days of rest.
Real Madrid's next challenge awaits them in the form of a Champions League semifinal clash against Bayern Munich, where Kroos will face his former club in a highly anticipated showdown. With Ancelotti's strategic guidance and Kroos' midfield prowess, Real Madrid aims to maintain their winning momentum and secure silverware on multiple fronts this season.
