Victorious manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the departing Toni Kroos in his post-match press conference, saying: “I’m really grateful to him. He has finished at the very top. There’s no way of finishing in a higher position than this. He had the balls to finish it.

“He is a legend in this club and all the Real Madrid fans are grateful for him for what he has done – not only for his game but his attitude, his professionalism. Never missed a single day. I’ve said to him, we’re waiting. If you change your mind, we’re here waiting for you.

“My son (Davide) is my assistant coach, we’re a family, Real Madrid is a family. It’s a footballing family, a very healthy, clean atmosphere, it’s fantastic for the structure. Working in a family is better than working in an industry.

“Every day at Valdebebas, with my son next to me, that helps me because he can tell me things that other people wouldn’t be able to tell me.”