Toni Kroos Achieves New Goalscoring Feat As Real Madrid Lose to Atletico

• Toni Kroos finally scored a goal against Atletico Madrid
• The Real Madrid midfielder scored a superb goal, but Atletico won the game and took the bragging rights
• The German has made over 400 appearances for Madrid and scored 28 goals

Toni Kroos scored a spectacular goal for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid in the derby, but it wasn't enough as Carlo Ancelotti's side suffered a painful first defeat of the season.

The Los Blancos had won all of their games this season, and recent history suggested they would steal the win away from Atletico. However, they were outclassed by their determined opponents, who got back to winning ways.

Jude Bellingham has been Real Madrid's star so far this season, scoring six goals in six appearances, but on Sunday night, the Englishman couldn't help his team get the win.

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Alvaro Morata scored twice in the game to help end the 100% start of his former club. Antoine Griezmann's goal was sandwiched between Morata's strikes.

The win saw Atletico move up to fifth in the table while Madrid relinquished the top spot to arch-rivals Barcelona, who have 16 points, BBC.

Toni Kroos goalscoring feat

The German World Cup winner scored his first goal against Atletico Madrid in 30 appearances. He has won 10, drawn 11 and lost 9 games against Diego Simeone's team, per Transfermarkt.

Kroos is known for his spectacular goals, and his goal on Sunday was a great way to open his account against Atletico.

Kroos' goal tally against Atletico is understandable, considering he is always the deepest midfielder. In 424 appearances for Real Madrid, the 33-year-old has scored 28 goals and provided 90 assists.

He has played key roles for Germany, Bayern Munich and his current club, which has brought a World Cup title, five Champions League crowns and six league titles.

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Kroos blasts Veiga

Sports Brief earlier reported on Kroos terming Veiga's move to Al-Ahli as "embarrassing".

Veiga had a breakout 2022/23 season, which attracted some top clubs in Europe, like Napoli and some in England. However, Al-Ahli won the race for his signature.

The 21-year-old is set to become the latest star from a European club to join Al-Ahli. This summer alone, they have signed Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Roger Ibanez, Allan Saint-Maximin, Franck Kessie, and Merih Derimal.