Real Madrid 3-0 Villarreal: 5 Talking Points

Kroos peaking at just the right time

When the 2015-2016 season began, there were doubts about playing two creative midfielders. Over time, the German has adapted his game to the requirements of his team wonderfully well. While Kroos has definitely curbed his creative instincts, he’s more than made up for it in other departments.

Along with Benzema, he makes it a point to press the opposition centre backs and tonight was no different. Every time Villarreal’s players pondered on the ball, he tried to catch them off guard by pressing them high up the field.

Casemiro complimented his gameplay to the letter. The German made some important interceptions and wasn’t afraid to run deep into the heart of Villarreal’s defence when given the opportunity. He didn’t make a single misplaced pass which did no harm to his 94% pass accuracy rate in the league. German precision at its best.