🎥 Unstoppable at Reunion! Robbéry dazzles at the Beckenbauer Cup
Almost six years ago, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry last played together for FC Bayern. Last night, during the 125th-anniversary celebrations, Robbéry reunited at the Beckenbauer Cup.
The legendary duo, along with many other stars, participated in a small-field tournament in front of 9,500 spectators at the SAP Arena in Munich. Also in attendance were legendary teams from Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, AC Milan, Ajax, and Real Madrid.
Even during the warm-up, the joy of the two former Bayern stars for another dance together was evident. The fun factor was as noticeable then as it is now. It's easy to almost miss your turn.
Ribéry fast zu spät beim #beckenbauercup 😆 pic.twitter.com/KHlc0dx79U
— Sebastian Mittag (@SebMittag) March 17, 2025
On the field, a very familiar sight for those who followed the Bundesliga between 2010 and 2019. A combination that is hard to stop.
Il a encore de beaux restes Franck Ribéry 🔥#BeckenbauerCup pic.twitter.com/ApMw9CD8jd
— William Grisez (@WillGr6) March 17, 2025
In the semifinals, BVB relived their personal trauma from Wembley 2013 against Bayern once again.
Arjen Robben's winner against Dortmund in the semifinal pic.twitter.com/9j0rexrtNr
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 17, 2025
The final saw Munich decisively defeat Real Madrid 4-0 and lift the Beckenbauer Cup.
Gewonnen für den Kaiser🤍 #beckenbauercup #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/BMSGDMZWOB
— flo (@lolli_floo) March 17, 2025
Arjen Robben was also named MVP of the tournament, while none other than Kevin Großkreutz became the top scorer of the evening.
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