Real Madrid vs Tottenham, 5 Talking Points 

#1. Toni Kroos runs the show in midfield

Toni Kroos winning the penalty that the man in the background converted so emphatically

The German maestro was simply awesome on the night as he ran the show - misplacing just one of 85 attempted passes, pulling the strings and creating all sorts of problems with his intelligent running

Toni Kroos' game by number vs. Spurs:85 passes84 completed6 crosses4 chances created98.8% pass accuracy. ? pic.twitter.com/nK2hVYOddZ

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 17, 2017

His late runs into the box were a constant menace - one of them won the penalty that Ronaldo converted - and he was a regular threat everytime he had the ball in and around the box.

Quiet, calm, and almost stereotypically efficient, Kroos often flies under the radar as his more flamboyant teammates take center-stage but as always he showed just why so many people consider him to be the best midfielder in the world.

And to think Madrid got him for €25 million. Bargain of the century? You bet!