Real Madrid's Toni Kroos stirred up controversy by expressing his delight in winning the La Liga title at the expense of bitter rivals FC Barcelona. The midfielder made these comments during an episode of his podcast, where he stated that the victory was 'twice as good' due to Barcelona's loss to Girona.
Madrid secured the La Liga crown by defeating Cadiz 3-0, while Barcelona suffered a 4-2 defeat to Girona in a Catalan derby. Kroos recounted how he almost left the stadium when Barcelona took the lead but decided to stay, witnessing their eventual defeat.
Despite the title win being Kroos' fourth since joining Madrid in 2024, he expressed pride in the achievement. He mentioned that the team celebrated the victory modestly, acknowledging that their significant lead in the league somewhat dampened the emotions.
Kroos also highlighted the financial incentive of winning the treble, with a personal bonus of approximately $1.5 million. Looking ahead, he aims to secure a record-equalling sixth European Cup at Wembley on June 1, provided Madrid can overcome Borussia Dortmund.
These remarks from Kroos are likely to please Madrid fans while irking supporters of Barcelona. The midfielder's candid comments have added fuel to the intense rivalry between the two Spanish giants.
As Madrid prepares for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, the focus remains on their quest for European glory. Kroos' determination to add another prestigious trophy to his collection underscores his commitment to success on the pitch.
