Kroos' retirement left a huge gap in Real's midfield, as the veteran was known for his passing accuracy and vision. The former midfielder has had his say on what he thinks Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid are lacking.

Real Madrid managed a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final on July 5. Gonzalo Garcia (10') and Fran Garcia (20') made it 2

The glitz and glamor that are a defining element of the Real Madrid experience were on full display at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, complete with the Club World Cup's second-biggest crowd so far and a win over Borussia Dortmund to book a spot in the semifinals.