🪄 3 wonder goals and a Kroos assist: Marcelo dazzles on his comeback | OneFootball

What a highlight on the twelfth matchday of the Icon League: Toni Kroos and Marcelo took the field together for the Berlin Underdogs. After almost 18,000 minutes together in the Real Madrid jersey, the two legends donned the Underdogs’ kit today—a moment the sold-out arena celebrated accordingly. For the Berliners, the match was against the bottom team, the Find the Pro Icons, but the evening turned out to be far more spectacular than expected.

Marcelo immediately showed that he hadn’t lost any of his magic. In the very first minute, he scored artfully with a backheel to make it 1-0, and just two minutes later, he doubled the lead with a powerful shot under the crossbar—of course, after an assist from Toni Kroos. But instead of a relaxed evening for the Underdogs, Find the Pro suddenly came alive. Four goals in a row sensationally put the bottom team ahead 4-2, visibly shaking the favorites.

It wasn’t until the 16th minute that the Underdogs found their way back into the match—and then they completely took control. The turning point was an incredible goal: a volley from Marcelo just in front of his own penalty area to make it 6-5, his third goal of the evening. Aisa Arifi added another, and Lorenz Knöferl’s goal in the 24th minute came too late for the Find the Pro Icons.

An impressive comeback by the Underdogs—and a magical evening for Marcelo, who shone with three dream goals. The only downside: he also took part in the 5-Shot, but didn’t score a single time in five attempts. But given his gala performance, everyone will forgive him for that.

Once again today, it was clear that Kroos and Marcelo, despite having ended their careers, are still absolute exceptional talents. But who’s surprised? Both have long been among the most outstanding players football has ever produced.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

📸 CARL DE SOUZA