Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have both lost their status as guaranteed first-team starters — and it has understandably left them unhappy. The new reality for two of Madrid’s most decorated players came into focus again this week, following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the derby at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric has penned an emotional farewell message for team-mate Toni Kroos after he announced his decision to leave the game after the 2024 European Championship. Modric called Kroos a legend of the sport and admitted he would miss him dearly in Los Blancos’ start-studded midfield.

Madridistas will never besmirch either player and will sing their highest praises from the rooftops, because they know that all good things have come from these two titans of the midfield. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were brilliant for Real Madrid again in the Champions League, and they are the perfect duo in midfield.

Real Madrid are considering renewing the contracts of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Both players’ deals expire on June 30 and this is the first time this season that Madrid have considered extending the midfielders’ stay at the club beyond the end of the campaign.