The German midfielder has admitted that the Blancos have a big task ahead of them in the last eight of Europe's top league.
Toni Kroos argues that "nobody wanted Chelsea" in the Champions League quarter-final draw, admitting that Real Madrid's task "couldn't be more difficult."
The Blancos are chasing a record-extending 14th European Cup this season, and a stunning comeback victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 secured their place in the last eight.
Carlo Ancelotti's team was given a match against Chelsea, the defending champions who knocked Madrid out in the semi-finals in 2020-21, and Kroos believes they will have to be at their best to avenge that defeat.What has been stated so far?
"They are the current Champions League champions, so it couldn't be more difficult," the German midfielder remarked on his brother Felix's podcast Einfach mal Luppen.
"There could scarcely be a greater challenge, but we must focus on ourselves, and if we play well, we can accomplish a great deal.
"We must strive to be exceptional since it is what will be required to advance to the semi-finals.
"Nobody expected PSG to reach the last 16, and no one expected Chelsea to reach the quarter-finals. However, it is the way things are, and we must accept it."
Madrid's chances of reaching the finalMadrid will face the winner of the second quarter-final encounter between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid if they can go through Chelsea, who beat French champions Lille 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16.
If the Liga leaders make it through their semi-final, they will face one of four potential opponents.
On the other side of the draw, Villarreal will meet Bayern Munich, while Liverpool will face Benfica for the final two berths.
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