Uefa Champions League: pass master Toni Kroos bows out in style as tournament record holder
- Victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley gave German midfielder his sixth Champions League title
- Kroos joins teammates Dani Carvajal, Nacho and Luka Modric alongside Madrid legend Paco Gento as most decorated players in European Cup history
Toni Kroos brought down the curtain on a glorious club career in fitting style as he entered the history books by winning his sixth Champions League on Saturday.
Kroos played a key role as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.
The German, along with teammates Dani Carvajal, Nacho and Luka Modric joined Madrid legend Paco Gento as the most decorated players in European Cup history.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said his door remained open should the 34-year-old have a change of heart after announcing the shock decision last month that he will retire after representing his country on home soil at Euro 2024.
The normally unflappable Kroos had a rare emotive outburst as he punched the air and pointed to the Madrid club crest when he was replaced by his long-time comrade Modric with just a few minutes remaining at Wembley.
“He’s finished at the top. It is not possible to go out better,” Ancelotti said. “He is a legend of this club and obviously we all thank him for what he has done.
