Werder Bremen's Peruvian veteran Claudio Pizarro hopes to ruin Bayern Munich's dreams of a domestic double when he faces his old club in the German Cup semi-final this week.
Pizarro is an icon at both Bayern and Bremen, having scored over 100 goals for each club, and is chasing a record ninth appearance in the German Cup final when the two teams meet in Bremen on Wednesday.
In a Bundesliga career spanning two decades, the 40-year-old made over 300 appearances for Bayern and is in his fourth spell at Bremen.
Bayern recently offered him a job as club ambassador after his playing career, but with a place in the German Cup final at stake on Wednesday, there is no question where Pizarro's loyalties lie this week.
"If I come off the bench, it won't be easy for Bayern," said the ageing striker last week.
"I texted a few of the Bayern guys after the draw. They know it won't be easy, and I think they would have preferred different opponent."
"I tell them almost every day how special it is in Berlin, in order to prepare them for Wednesday."
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