The match saw a number of high-profile names take to the pitch, with Werder Bremen's fan favourites Diego, Naldo, Ailton and Per Mertesacker starting for the hosts, while Real Madrid's Claude Makélélé, Pepe, Christian Karembeu and Esteban Cambiasso began for the visitors. Werder Bremen Legends ultimately emerged victorious, with the final score standing at 4-3.
The match was a closely contested affair, with Real Madrid Legends taking the lead through Rubén de la Red Gutiérrez in the sixth minute. However, this advantage was short-lived, as Sokratis soon equalised for Werder Bremen Legends. The Spanish side regained the lead through José Callejón, but Werder Bremen Legends hit back through Markus Rosenberg to make the score 2-2 at the interval.
The second half saw Werder Bremen Legends take the lead for the first time in the 62nd minute, courtesy of Angelos Charisteas' headed goal. Diego then rolled back the years with an eye-catching curler from the edge of the box into the top corner to make it 4-2. Although Agustín García Íñiguez reduced the deficit moments later, Werder Bremen Legends were not to be denied on an evening of celebration.
The next step for Werder Bremen Legends will be to build on this momentum and continue to celebrate their rich history and legacy.