Kroos: Real Madrid Avoided Crushing Defeat Against Barcelona in El Clásico
T.E (Elbotola)
12 May 2026at16:27
Toni Kroos, former Real Madrid player, believes that the club managed to emerge from the El Clásico match against Barcelona with minimal damage, despite their 2-0 defeat in the 35th round of La Liga.
Commenting on the El Clásico result on his YouTube channel "Luppen TV", Kroos said: "I think if Real Madrid had taken an early lead, it would have become a real football match."
He continued: "Real Madrid succeeded in not suffering a crushing defeat. Barcelona was comfortable with a 2-0 lead, so the match became as if everyone would have agreed to this result from the 60th minute."
Q&A
What did Toni Kroos say about Real Madrid's El Clásico defeat?
Toni Kroos commented that Real Madrid managed to avoid a "crushing defeat" against Barcelona, despite losing 2-0 in the 35th round of La Liga. He suggested the match effectively ended early once Barcelona secured their lead.
How did Toni Kroos characterize Barcelona's performance in the match?
Toni Kroos noted that Barcelona appeared comfortable with their 2-0 lead, which influenced the game's progression. He felt the match became as if both teams had agreed to the result from the 60th minute onwards, reducing its intensity.
What impact did an early lead have on the El Clásico match, according to Kroos?
According to Kroos, if Real Madrid had scored an early goal, the El Clásico match would have developed into a "real football match." He implied that the lack of an early lead for Real Madrid contributed to the game's less competitive nature.
