Toni Kroos, who retired as a professional player last June after a decade of success at Real Madrid, has left the door open to returning to the club in the future in a different role.

German midfielder Toni Kroos returned to Santiago Bernabéu 125 days after saying goodbye with the celebration of the 15th Champions League title, following his retirement after the Euro Cup.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti, still adjusting to the post-Toni Kroos era in midfield, reverted to a 4-3-3 formation after ...