Toni Kroos will retire from football at the end of the season but ensured his last Real Madrid match was a special night in the UCL final.
German international Toni Kroos has played his final game for Real Madrid, and the German midfielder made sure to do it in style after a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in the UCL Final..
The 34-year-old took to the Wembley pitch one last time for Los Blancos, featuring for 85 minutes before being substituted.
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Kroos bows out in style
But Kroos ensured his swansong was memorable, debuting a pair of custom-designed Adidas boots for the occasion.
Kroos' special all-white boots with a gold stripe proudly displayed the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, a nod to the fact that this was his final match at the iconic London stadium.
The veteran playmaker was given a fitting send-off, as goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr secured a victory for Real over Borussia Dortmund.
It capped off a glittering career at the Bernabeu for Kroos, who departs with an impressive six Champions League titles to his name on the occasion of his 300th win.
Fans were full of praise for Kroos, who has been a stalwart in Real's midfield since joining from Bayern Munich in 2014.
His unique boots perfectly encapsulated the emotion of the occasion, as the German legend bowed out on the biggest stage.
With his illustrious club career closing, all eyes will be on where Kroos decides to ply his trade next. But for now, he can reflect on a truly remarkable spell at the very pinnacle of European football.
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