First Rote Erde, then Anfield: Two special clashes for BVB legends | OneFootball

FC Liverpool has invited Borussia Dortmund's legends team for a duel. The "Reds" will be coached by former BVB coach Jürgen Klopp, as was already reported here. A few days earlier, another opponent will be on the program for a special occasion, to be hosted at the Rote Erde Stadium. Here are the details.

The year 2026 is special in the history of Borussia Dortmund, as the Rote Erde Stadium celebrates its 100th birthday. It was built between 1924 and 1926 in close proximity to the Westfalenhallen and was officially opened on June 6, 1926, with a festival organized by the city's sports enthusiasts. The first football match there saw a bitter defeat for a Dortmund city selection, which lost 1-11 against Wacker Munich. However, this was not to be a bad omen for the home teams' future games in this stadium.

After all, BVB became German champions in 1956, 1957, and 1963 with Rote Erde Stadium as their home ground, the latter even in the Bundesliga. Additionally, they won six titles as West German champions in the post-war years before the Bundesliga existed.

Another success at Rote Erde Stadium, albeit in a friendly match, was achieved by the Black and Yellows on December 4, 1963. On that day, Benfica Lisbon, the reigning Portuguese champions, visited. The guests, including the future world star Eusebio, suffered a clear 0-5 defeat against BVB, writing a chapter of club history that remains relevant to this day.

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Benfica Legends Visiting Rote Erde Stadium?To mark the 100th anniversary, the old stars of Benfica Lisbon have been invited for a rematch. The game will indeed take place at Rote Erde Stadium on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. From Portugal, Carlos Garcia, Andre Almeida, and Eliseu are expected. On Borussia's side, Roman Weidenfeller, Dedé, Kevin Großkreutz, Marcel Schmelzer, Marcio Amoroso, and even Jan Koller are set to be seen on the pitch.?Three days later, the BVB legends team will head to Northern England for the duel with the former stars of FC Liverpool. For most of the mentioned BVB players, it will also be against the coach under whom they became German champions twice, Jürgen Klopp. The match will take place at Anfield, the stadium of FC Liverpool, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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