Toni Kroos Fires at Barcelona: “They Lack Speed, Technique, and Survive Only on Luck”
Former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has sparked heated debate after making bold remarks about FC Barcelona. The German midfielder, admired for both his accuracy on the pitch and his blunt honesty off it, believes Barça’s reign is about to end this season. According to Kroos, the Catalan side no longer possesses the speed or technical sharpness needed to dominate, and instead depend heavily on luck.
Speaking in a recent interview, Kroos openly criticized the weaknesses of Hansi Flick’s team. “They lack speed, they lack technique, and they rely only on luck,” he stated firmly. With La Liga and the Champions League shaping up to be more competitive than ever, Kroos believes these flaws could be decisive against stronger rivals. The midfielder, who retired after winning the 2024 European Championship with Germany, now seems to enjoy analyzing the game with his signature straightforwardness.
Kroos also went further by questioning Barcelona’s achievements last season. In his view, many of their victories were not the result of quality performances but rather fortune and referee favoritism. “Their triumphs didn’t always reflect their real level of play; luck and refereeing decisions had too much influence,” Kroos argued, triggering divided opinions among fans and pundits.
Unsurprisingly, his words have reignited the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. While some praise his candor and see truth in his analysis, others accuse him of stirring unnecessary controversy. Barça supporters, in particular, have rushed to defend their team, insisting that their recent success is built on talent, resilience, and hard work rather than chance.
As the 2025/26 season gets underway, all eyes are on Barcelona to see if Kroos’ predictions will come true. Could this be the year the Catalan giants lose their crown? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—the German’s comments have already set the stage for another fiery chapter in Spanish football’s greatest rivalry.
