Real Madrid has been a club committed to solidarity since its inception. This is why it established the Real Madrid Foundation, which carries out numerous charitable projects worldwide. One of these initiatives includes charity matches, such as the upcoming Corazón Classic Match 2025, titled “A Pass for Hope.”
This special match will feature Real Madrid legends—including Roberto Carlos, Butragueño, Álvaro Arbeloa, Solari, and others—with the goal of raising funds for a charitable cause. This year, proceeds will support a job placement program for at-risk youth aged 16 and older, providing them with professional training and essential skills before they leave foster care. Funds will also contribute to the Real Madrid Foundation’s social and sports projects.
The match will take place on June 7 at the Santiago Bernabéu against Borussia Dortmund, and tickets are now available to buy here. As of March 20, only club members and Madridista cardholders can purchase them, but sales open to the general public on March 21. Ticket prices start at €9 (at least for Madridista cardholders).
Florentino Pérez and Lars Ricken Announce the Event
The event was presented by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, alongside José Martínez Pirri (Honorary President of Real Madrid), Lars Ricken (Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director and club legend), and other legends from both teams, including Emilio Butragueño, Roberto Carlos, Álvaro Arbeloa, Santiago Solari, and Karl-Heinz Riedle.
Florentino Pérez stated:
“Today, we are here to present the 12th edition of this annual event at our stadium. Since 2010, it has featured some of the greatest football legends in history. On June 7, the legends of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will play this edition of the Corazón Classic Match 2025 at the Santiago Bernabéu.”
“The goal is to support young people transitioning out of foster care in the Madrid Community, providing them with resources and values instilled by the Real Madrid Foundation. These values—work, sacrifice, continuous improvement, respect, humility, and solidarity—have been the pillars of our club for 123 years.”
Lars Ricken: “It’s Going to Be a Great Football Celebration”
“It is a great honor not only to be here but also to speak at such a special event. We will play in this magnificent stadium—the most famous in the world and the second most beautiful. Congratulations on what you have achieved. It will be a great joy to play here.”
“We deeply appreciate this invitation. Fans will get to see the best players of the past 30 years, and 80,000 spectators will be in the stadium. It will be a fantastic football celebration. As players, we recognize the privileges we have and want to use our platform to support young people around the world. Thank you, Real Madrid, for this incredible initiative.”
Sponsors
The charity match is proudly sponsored by FIESTA, Miscota, Eurofirms, and W2M.
In previous match we were able to see players like Roberto Carlos or Zinedine Zidane (los galácticos 🥰).
🤩 ¡Comenta un 🤍 si ves a tu jugador favorito!
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) March 20, 2025
📸 Corazón Classic Match pic.twitter.com/1PR7oBjRLK