Real Madrid reach 1,000 goals in Europe's elite competition
Record 13-time winners Real Madrid created even more European Cup/Champions League history during the 2-0 victory against Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Toni Kroos scored Real Madrid's 1,000th Champions League/European Cup goal during their final Group D match against Inter.
The Germany international put the 13-time winners ahead in the 17th minute at the Santiago Bernabéu to provide the springboard for Madrid's 2-0 victory, which ensured they would go into the last 16 draw as a top seed and avoid the likes of Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Kroos makes history for Real Madrid
1,000 - Toni Kroos has scored Real Madrid's 1,000th European Cup/Champions League goal, making them the first club to reach that landmark total (excl. qualifiers). Grand.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2021
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Receiving the ball from Rodrygo 25 yards from goal, Kroos took a touch before drilling a beautiful left-footed strike beyond the reach of Samir Handanovic.
The wonderful effort saw Madrid become the first club to reach four figures in European Cup and Champions League matches (excluding qualifiers).