Africa-Press – Eritrea. La Liga most likely declared its champion last Sunday. In what was perhaps the most crucial El Clasico of the season, FC Barcelona once again got the better of Real Madrid at Montjuïc with a thrilling 4-3 victory. Watching from afar was one of the Casa Blanca’s most iconic recent figures, Toni Kroos.
Now retired, the legendary midfielder shared his thoughts on Hansi Flick’s Barça in an interview with Mundo Deportivo—and he didn’t hold back on the praise.
Two aspects in particular caught the German’s attention: the Catalan club’s resilience and their technical fluidity, even under pressure. “That’s what’s really impressive about Barça,” said the six-time Champions League winner. “They keep playing as if nothing happened. You don’t feel any fear of losing in them.”
Kroos went on to contrast this mentality with that of his former club: “We could see that Real Madrid had doubts after going 2-0 up. Barça are very comfortable technically. Real didn’t approach the game with the best confidence, and it’s surprising that they didn’t know how to take advantage of that lead.”
His comments underline the extent to which Barcelona have impressed neutral observers with their courage and control under Flick. And while no one can know what difference Kroos might have made on the pitch, his words speak volumes about a changing balance in Spanish football’s fiercest rivalry.
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