Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos bid farewell to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in his final La Liga match for the club. The draw with Betis marked the end of a successful season for Real Madrid, with only one defeat in the league and an unbeaten record at the Bernabeu. Kroos expressed his gratitude to Madrid, the club, his teammates, and the stadium where he has felt at home for the past 10 years. In their final match, they played a strong line-up under coach Carlo Ancelotti, likely the starting-line up for the upcoming Champions League final.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid finished their season with a 2-0 win against Real Sociedad, while Athletic Bilbao defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Relegated Almeria secured only their third win of the season by thrashing Cadiz 6-1, moving off the bottom of the table. Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth suffered an injury in a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, which allowed Girona striker Artem Dovbyk to claim the golden boot with 24 goals after scoring a hat-trick in their last game.
Kroos announced his retirement after Euro 2024. He mentioned that these years have been unforgettable for him and he couldn’t ask for more. This was his tenth year playing at Real Madrid and he said goodbye to his fans as well as his teammates on this special occasion. It was a bittersweet moment for Kroos as he said goodbye to a place that has been like home to him but also excited about what lies ahead in retirement.
