L-R Toni Kroos Real, N Golo Kante Chelsea, APRIL 27, 2021 - Football / Soccer : UEFA Champions League Semi-finals 1st leg match between Real Madrid CF 1-1 Chelsea FC at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Madrid, Spain. Noxthirdxpartyxsales PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 0117027609st
Real Madrid star Toni Kroos had his verbal jibe at Mason Mount after the Chelsea ace responded to him post-game (h/t Daily Mail). When Mount claimed indirectly that Kroos should lose some sleep over facing Chelsea, the German congratulated him but added a cheek jibe by telling him to enjoy his first final.
Chelsea ran out as comfortable winners against Real Madrid in the semi-finals to secure a place in the final. Timo Werner and Mason Mount were the decisive goalscorers as the Blues won 2-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.
Ahead of the game, words were exchanged between both sides as each tried to unnerve the other. Toni Kroos was among the Real Madrid players who sent a retort that he did not lose sleep over this game against Chelsea nor any game in the last 15 years of his career.
After the game, Mount referred to Kroos’ comments and said that Real Madrid need to lose sleep as a team when facing Chelsea. While the German may not have aggressively responded to that, he did leave a snide remark.
‘Still sleeping ok. But well done yesterday. congrats. Good luck in your first CL final.’
This pretty much looks like harmless banter. Players are ultra-competitive these days and try to get into each other’s minds. The jibe is understandable from Kroos, a multiple-time Champions League winner and playing in a few finals too. Mount, on the other hand, is just getting started and might go on to play a few in his career.
Jadon Sancho has hit the ground running in his season-long loan at Chelsea, with the Blues eyeing a permanent deal…
Chelsea appear to be rediscovering their form under Enzo Maresca, aiming for a top-four finish as they currently sit third…
In their bid to further bolster their defense, Chelsea are aiming to make a big move for the star right-back…
Christopher Nkunku is keen to leave Chelsea in January over lack of game time in the Premier League There has…
Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is on the radar of Chelsea Chelsea are riding high in the Premier League, sitting…
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca eyeing defensive reinforcements in January Chelsea could well find themselves in the market to improve their…
