Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has revealed that he told team-mate David Alaba it felt like Real Madrid were 2-0 down against Celtic before kick-off last week because of the ‘insane’ atmosphere at Parkhead.

Kroos was part of the Real Madrid team that sealed a 3-0 victory over the Scottish champions last week in our opening Champions League group game.

Kroos said: “I was being asked several times which (away) stadium is my favourite. And there is a new number one, I can tell you.

“Celtic Park, it has just been crazy.

“We came out and the atmosphere was good. But then the Champions League anthem came on and I thought the stadium would crash down!

“And then they did it again (after they did the Huddle).

“When we lined up for the team picture I told David Alaba ‘it already feels like we are 2-0 down’. Just insane!

“The first twenty minutes they pressed incredibly on us and had chances. The fans pushed them even more.

“The fans kept going till the end, even when we scored the third, they still were pushing the team. And then they made changes near the end and the whole stadium got off their feet.

“The real special thing was, not only did they push their team, but also respect us, there was no hate.

“I am used to a lot over all those years. But this really impressed me heavily. A great experience.”