Toni Kroos is the greatest Real Madrid player of the 21st century.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Two days ago, the dismissal of manager Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid was announced. One of the main reasons reported by the media was a loss of confidence among the squad and the coaching staff. His tenure wasn’t a disaster. If we look strictly at the numbers, we are talking about a win rate of over 70%. Second in the league, Top 8 in the current Champions League, and alive in the Copa del Rey. But anyone who watches football beyond Sofascore, like I do, knows that the feeling on the pitch regarding the Merengue team was negative. It is more or less the same story we saw during Carlo Ancelotti’s season. A disconnected team where it seems the attack and defense aren’t speaking to each other, you know? It lacks the glue that holds both sides of the field together.

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Toni Kroos is the greatest Real Madrid player of the 21st century.