In Munich: Mats Hummels makes BVB comeback | OneFootball

After the end of his active career, Mats Hummels is making a comeback at the Legends Cup in Munich wearing the jersey of the BVB legends. Borussia Dortmund faces high-caliber competition from international top clubs.

Mats Hummels is lacing up his football boots again – at least for a special occasion. The 37-year-old is making his debut for Borussia Dortmund's legends team on Sunday (January 18) at the Legends Cup in Munich. The indoor tournament is being held at the SAP Garden, where numerous former world football stars will gather.

A total of six teams are competing for the tournament victory in the Bavarian capital. Alongside BVB and hosts Bayern Munich, international heavyweights like Real Madrid, Juventus Turin, Celtic FC, and Eintracht Frankfurt are also represented. The games are played in two groups, with the winners advancing to the semifinals.

Dortmund will face Real Madrid and Celtic FC in Group B. The first match for the Black and Yellows is scheduled for 3:35 PM – the opponent is Celtic. In the group stage, teams play once for ten minutes, followed by two halves of six minutes each in the knockout round. Each team has four outfield players and a goalkeeper on the artificial turf.

Hummels to play for BVB legends for the first time

For Hummels, it is his first appearance in the BVB jersey since the end of his active career last summer. With 508 official matches, the former central defender is one of the most influential players in the club's history – only Michael Zorc has played more matches for Dortmund. Norbert Dickel and Jörg Heinrich coach the legends team.

The BVB legends squad is prominently staffed: alongside Hummels, Roman Weidenfeller, Kevin Großkreutz, Patrick Owomoyela, Marcel Schmelzer, Mladen Petric, Park Joo-ho, Sokratis, Moritz Leitner, Antonio da Silva, and Florian Kringe are part of the lineup. This also means a reunion for Hummels with many former teammates.

Fans who cannot be there in person will not miss anything, as the Legends Cup will be fully broadcast via livestream.

The BVB legends squad:

Goalkeeper: Roman Weidenfeller Defense: Kevin Großkreutz, Patrick Owomoyela, Mats Hummels, Marcel Schmelzer, Sokratis, Antonio da Silva Midfield/Attack: Mladen Petric, Park Joo-ho, Moritz Leitner, Florian Kringe Coaches: Norbert Dickel, Jörg Heinrich

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