Toni Kroos has added another trophy to his title collection with the record Spanish soccer champions Real Madrid.
The 2014 world champion won the final of the Copa del Rey on Saturday evening with the royal team 2-1 (1-0) against CA Osasuna and can now also call himself the Spanish cup winner.
A brace from Rodrygo (2nd, 70th) ensured the Madrilenians’ 20th title in the competition in Seville, Lucas Torro had equalized in the meantime (58th).
With the cup win, Real also celebrated a successful dress rehearsal for the giant duel in the Champions League in three days. In the premier class, the defending champion meets Manchester City in the semi-final first leg on Tuesday (9 p.m. / Amazon Prime).
Real, third in the league behind great opponents FC Barcelona and city rivals Atletico, got off to a good start at Seville’s Olympic Stadium and immediately switched to control mode with the early lead behind them, but failed to capitalize on the rapid forays .
Captain Karim Benzema failed at Osasuna keeper Sergio Herrera (25th), David Alaba’s free kick (32nd) hit the crossbar. On the other side, Dani Carvajal saved on the line (26′).
After the change of sides, the cold shower followed when the former Frankfurt Torro scored the equalizer, which is worth seeing. However, Rodrygo’s second goal from Kroos’ assist put the favorites back in front. Substitute national player Antonio Rüdiger was also allowed to help secure victory in the heated final phase.