I genuinely saw Germany as the favourites for this tournament, particularly because it is being played in Europe.

I genuinely saw Germany as the favourites for this tournament, particularly because it is being played in Europe.

Germany were staring elimination in the face before Kroos’ pinpoint free-kick deep into the 'zona Cesarini', or ‘Fergie time’


REAL MADRID-BAYERN
The result in Munich last night from a Real Madrid point of view was good, very, very good in fact and it was the best thing about the game for Zidane's side


CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
With Real Madrid facing Juventus in the Champions League tonight, Javier Sillés looks at the role played by midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

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