Soccer

Toni Kroos points the way for Real Madrid and shows their Champions League mastery

The irreplaceable German midfielder refused to allow Bayern Munich to escape with the game – and his control kept Madrid in the tie

Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos. Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty
Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos. Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty
Sid Lowe
Wed May 01 2024 - 09:43

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