Real Madrid Legends beat Manchester United Legends at Old Trafford

Paul Scholes of Manchester United slide tackles Ruben De La Red of Real Madrid during the charity match between Manchester United Legends and Real Madrid Legends at Old Trafford

Real Madrid Legends beat Manchester United Legends 2-1 in the friendly for the club’s Red Heart United charity.

The day proved to be a success as a crowd of around 60,000 turned out to see some of the greatest legends of the game at Old Trafford.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy had to switch sides at the interval as the hitman had played for both the sides during his career.

Paul Scholes made his first appearance since retiring from the game and he was joined by some United greats like Jaap Stam, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Edwin van der Sar. On the other hand, Madrid team included the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Claude Makelele and Steve McManaman.

Fernando Morientes sent Real Madrid into the lead by scoring a brilliant goal in the 39th minute from just outside the box. Ruud van Nistelrooy, who represented both teams, lifted the noise levels when he equalised for United in the 68th minute.

However, it was Ruben de la Red who won Real Madrid the match after scoring a delightful chip in the 85th minute.

De la Red is just 27 years old but he was forced to retire two years ago due to a heart condition.Manchester United: Van der Sar (van der Gouw 70); Berg (Martin 9), Stam, Johnsen, Irwin; Blackmore (Van Nistelrooy 46), Fortune, Scholes, Sharpe (Thornley 51, Blomqvist 87); Yorke, Cole.

Real Madrid: Contreras (Sanchez 62); Salgado (Pavon 69), Helguera, Pavon (McManaman 46), Amavisca; Figo (Vazquez 78), Hierro, Makelele (Sanz 62), Zidane; Morientes, Van Nistelrooy (De la Red 46).