In an emotional send-off at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid fans bid adieu to Toni Kroos in his last La Liga appearance for the club, which ended in a goalless draw with Real Betis.
The match served as a prelude to the season’s climax, with Real Madrid set to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on June 1.
Toni Kroos, the 34-year-old German maestro, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the club, his teammates, and the fans, reflecting on a decade of memories with the Spanish giants. Kroos, who will hang up his boots post-Euro 2024, leaves behind a legacy of success and admiration.
The draw against Betis, while uneventful, capped off a remarkable season for Los Blancos, who suffered only one defeat and maintained an unbeaten record at their home ground.
In other La Liga action, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, finishing fourth, while Athletic Bilbao edged past Rayo Vallecano with a 1-0 win.
Almeria, despite a challenging season that saw them relegated, managed to clinch their third win, a resounding 6-1 against Cadiz, lifting them from the bottom of the table and relegating Granada to the last place.
The race for the golden boot took an unexpected turn as Villarreal’s Alexander Sorloth was sidelined by injury, paving the way for Girona’s Artem Dovbyk to lead the charts with 24 goals after netting a hat-trick, surpassing the sidelined Norwegian striker.
Reported By BBC Sports
