Kroos analyzes El Clásico: “I have to praise Mourinho”
Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos discussed the club’s impressive 1-2 win over Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clásico and he was quick to praise coach José Mourinho. “Over the past two years, the Clásicos had been going Barça’s way. Unfortunately, that was the case in the last six or seven meetings, and that’s what we expected […]
Toni Kroos, a Real Madrid legend, praised coach José Mourinho in the wake of the Spanish giants' 1-2 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico. Kroos noted that Madrid had been struggling in recent Clásicos, conceding an average of four goals in the last six or seven meetings. However, their performance on Sunday showcased a significant improvement.
He credited Mourinho's strategy and the team's execution for the win, highlighting the team's ability to play out from the back against Barcelona, a challenge they usually struggle with.
Kroos emphasized the courage and bold approach of Real Madrid at Camp Nou, a stark contrast to recent encounters. The forwards stepped up, and Madrid defended well, particularly during Barcelona's equalizer. He also lauded Mourinho's decision to pair Huijsen with Fermín, noting that Barça players such as Pedri and Raphinha found themselves uncomfortable and made mistakes they typically wouldn't.
Madrid dominated the duels, playing with intensity and defense as a cohesive unit. Kroos concluded by acknowledging that Barcelona are a stronger football team, dominating games more than Madrid, but Madrid found ways to beat them by applying pressure that Barça often can't handle.
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