In the world of football, every game is a test of skill and mentality, and even more so in the Champions League semi-finals.
In the early morning of May 1, Beijing time, Real Madrid challenged Bayern Munich away, and the two teams shook hands with a score of 2-2, leaving suspense for the second leg.
In this fierce matchup, the 34-year-old Kroos once again proved his indispensability in Real Madrid's midfield with his outstanding performance.
Kroos, the German midfield maestro, became the commander of Real Madrid's attack with his precise passing and excellent vision.
In Carlo Ancelotti's tactical system, Kroos is the brain of the team, and his every touch of the ball is full of intelligence and creativity.
In this crucial game, Kroos' through assist helped Vinicius Jr. score a crucial solo goal to give Real Madrid the lead.
Kroos' assist not only showed his top-notch vision and passing ability, but also showed his deep understanding of the game.
His "fairy point" gesture made Vinicius understand and completed a brilliant counter-run to shake off the defenders.
This tacit understanding and cooperation is the key to Real Madrid's offensive fluency.
In the second half of the game, Kroos' experience and intelligence still played an important role on the pitch, despite his reduced fitness.
Carlo Ancelotti replaced him in the 76th minute of the game, out of protection for the veteran and to keep the team alive.
Despite this, Kroos still contributed one assist, three key passes, 98 touches and five successful duels in 76 minutes on the pitch, with a pass completion rate of 96 per cent, which is enough to prove his dominance on the pitch.
Speaking highly of Kroos after the game, Carlo Ancelotti considered Kroos to be a top player, vital to the team and unbeatable in possession.
Such an assessment is not only a recognition of Kroos' personal ability, but also an affirmation of his role in the team.
For Real Madrid, keeping Kroos for another year is an extremely urgent task.
The German midfielder's experience and ability will be crucial to the team's performance in major competitions such as the Champions League.
His presence will not only improve the team's midfield control, but also help young players develop and carry on the team's football philosophy.
In conclusion, Kroos' performance in Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich once again proved his worth as a world-class midfielder.
His passing, vision and game intelligence are indispensable assets for Real Madrid.
In the coming games, we have reason to believe that Kroos will continue to contribute to Real Madrid in his way and help the team achieve better results in competitions such as the Champions League.