Real Madrid legends enjoy beers during anniversary duel at Weserstadion

While the legends of Real Madrid and Werder Bremen met each other in a festive anniversary duel, the traditional drinking break was transformed into a true beer‑and‑shot‑session, a dream cherished by every cellar‑class team.

An anniversary duel with a wink

On Saturday Werder Bremen celebrated the hundred‑year anniversary of the Weserstadion with a match between their own legends and those of Real Madrid. The home side won the duel 4–3, but attention quickly turned to the unusual drinking break.

Drinking break full of beer and shots

Instead of the usual water jugs, dozens of waiters entered the field with trays full of beer and a shot. Ailton, who took part in the duel and whose son now plays in Werder's third team, did not hesitate to enjoy the treat.

For Werder, among others, Diego, Naldo, Ailton and Per Mertesacker were on the field, while the Madrilenians Claude Makélélé, Pepe, Christian Karembeu and Esteban Cambiasso took the kickoff. Markus Rosenberg and Angelos Charisteas also proved to be accurate.

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The drinking break, normally intended to let players drink extra water, this time became a festive interruption that perfectly complemented the atmosphere of the anniversary duel.