The Real Madrid Foundation presents the Corazon Classic Match 2026 ‘A match with a childhood soul’
“It is an honor that a club of the greatness and prestige of Inter Milan shares this charitable match with us,” declared our president during the presentation of the match, which will be played at the Bernabéu on June 13.
The Real Madrid Foundation presented the 13th edition of the Corazon Classic Match: A match with a childhood soul, in the honorary box of the Bernabéu. The match will be played between the Real Madrid Legends and Inter Legends on Saturday, June 13, at 12:00 pm, at our stadium. Proceeds will be allocated to the social sports projects of the Real Madrid Foundation.
The presentation event, held in the honorary box of the Bernabéu, was attended by the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez; our honorary president, José Martínez Pirri; the president and CEO of Inter Milan, Giuseppe Marotta; and legends from both clubs such as Butragueño, Roberto Carlos, Santillana, Solari, Marcelo, Gallego, Zanetti, Toldo, Cambiasso, Pavón, Fernando Sanz, Buyo, and Alfonso.
Florentino Pérez: "The Corazón Classic Match is a game to try to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people"
After the screening of a video with historical images of both teams, Florentino Pérez took the floor: “First of all, I want to thank Inter Milan for accepting this invitation and participating in this solidarity event, which will bring together the legends of our two clubs in this stadium on June 13. This will be the thirteenth edition of the Corazón Classic Match, a game with the soul of childhood. For Real Madrid, it is a great honor that a club of the greatness and prestige of Inter Milan shares with us this charitable event that symbolizes the values that unite football and sports.”
“Dear president Giuseppe Marotta and dear legends of Inter Milan: this is your home. We welcome you with the affection and admiration we have for you, as one of the great clubs in the world with whom we have always maintained a historic friendship.”
The Bernabéu
“We meet again at a Bernabéu that is undergoing one of its greatest transformations. The same venue where you experienced one of the nights you will never forget. Here, you achieved your third European Cup in May 2010. We know well what this stadium represents in your history. For all these reasons, we are proud to have you for this edition of the Corazón Classic Match, which has already become one of the major charitable events in European football.”
“Attending a match between the legends of Inter and Real Madrid is to relive one of the great classics of European football. Since the 1960s, our two clubs have faced each other 19 times in major continental competitions, and many of our legends have had the honor of defending the jersey of our two institutions. Some of them are here with us today and will be on the Bernabéu pitch on June 13.”
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Charitable Cause
“And it will undoubtedly be one of its most important matches. Because it is a game to try to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people, especially to help children living at risk of social exclusion. This match will be for them. A game dedicated to the projects of the Real Madrid Foundation. We have a firm commitment to being present where we are most needed. Our Foundation serves 400,000 people in more than 100 countries through 1,400 socio-educational projects spread across all continents. This charitable event is an example of what football and sports should represent. We have the responsibility to share the values that unite us and to reach the hearts of those who need us most.”
Marotta: "It is an honor to receive the invitation for the 13th edition of the Corazón Classic Match"
“First of all, I wanted to remember a great legend of this club who unfortunately left us a few days ago, José Emilio Santamaría. One of the best defenders of his generation and an extraordinary champion who has deservedly entered the history of Real Madrid by winning four European Cups. It is an honor to receive the invitation to the 13th edition of the Corazón Classic Match, which will be played in this prestigious stadium on June 13 between the legends of our glorious clubs. It will be an exciting match for everything it represents.”
“We are also very proud to be part of it for the second time after the 2014 edition. This match seals the bond of esteem and respect that unites us as Inter and Real Madrid, two clubs that share not only moments of world football but also important values that we will bring together to the pitch of the Bernabéu to help children and young people in vulnerable situations. It is our social responsibility to step onto the field carrying the values of respect, loyalty, and teamwork.”
Tickets on Sale
Fans can purchase their tickets through this link. The sales period for members has already begun; for Premium Madridistas, it will start on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 pm. The general public will be able to buy tickets starting Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 pm.
Sponsors
This charitable match will be sponsored by FIESTA, Miscota, Azulmarino, and Clínica Rementería.
Exhibition
During the presentation event, the honor box of the Bernabéu hosted an exclusive exhibition organized by the Real Madrid Historical Heritage Center, where historical jerseys and memorabilia from other editions of the Corazón Classic Match were on display.
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