Marcelo: “The most important thing is being able to help many people”

The Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Legends played the 2025 Corazón Classic Match: A Pass for Hope at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The proceeds from the match will go to the employment programme for young people at risk or social vulnerability and to the socio-sports projects of the Real Madrid Foundation. The Madrid legends spoke to Realmadrid TV and expressed their support for the initiative.

Marcelo, one of the debutants in the Corazón Classic Match, said: “It feels great to be able to play at the Bernabéu. But the most important thing is being able to help many people. Being back here for people to celebrate with us is amazing. I wish every game was like this.”

Varane: “I felt a lot of emotion”
“We're here to contribute to the Foundation and we've had the opportunity to connect with people, play together again and have a good time. I felt a lot of emotion because I have a lot of memories here. We felt a little nostalgic, but it was nice.”

Pepe: “We all do our bit”
“It's a match that Real Madrid promotes together with the Foundation to be able to contribute something to society. People help by coming to the match. We all do our bit. It's beautiful because it gives us ex-footballers the chance to enjoy ourselves again with the fans.”

Raúl: “This match is always very special”
“This match is always very special because of the Foundation's great work. We must congratulate them. The atmosphere on days like today is different, there are many families and children. It's a pleasure to have been able to share this day with players like Varane and Kroos, who I wasn't able to play with.”

Roberto Carlos: “There's nothing better than being here at a spectacle like this”
“People want to see legends and it's good fun to see them again. It's a great thrill to be with them. They have made history at the club and today people got to see some great players. It's a special moment, there's nothing better than being here at a spectacle like this.”

Míchel Salgado: “The most beautiful thing is the cause”
“It's amazing to see a full stadium, and the Real Madrid fans are just amazing. Real Madrid is number one in terms of values. What it generates worldwide, that affection and support, means that we have a duty to society. The most beautiful thing about this match is the cause.”

Camacho: “It's nice to see the stadium full”
“It's nice to see these players come here and to see the stadium full. That's the most important thing. I hope people enjoyed themselves.”

Granero: “The foundation does fantastic work”
“I've always followed the Foundation's causes and have tried to get involved whenever the opportunity has arisen. It does fantastic work. It's an added privilege to be able to wear this shirt for a good cause and help those in need.”

Baptista: “Madridistas help and think of others”
“It's always a nice event that Real Madrid does in collaboration with the Foundation. It brings us very close to the fans for a worthy cause. Seeing the stadium full is a good sign that Madridistas help and think of others. It's an incredible initiative.”

Amavisca: “Real Madrid is an example for all other clubs”
“It's a privilege to be here. Every year we have this match and the stadium is still full. It's an incredible thing that this club always does. Football is solidarity and Real Madrid is an example for all other clubs.”

Iván Campo: “We have to be grateful for this kind of thing”
“This is what Madrid means. Real Madrid is one of the few clubs, if not the only one, that can stage a match of legends and pack the stadium. We have to be grateful for this kind of thing.”

Contreras: “The Bernabéu is a party”
“It's a day of celebration and it's always been like that for many years. The Bernabéu is a party. There are many families, many children, fathers and mothers talking about their idols that the children have never seen. It's about having fun.”