Watch Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcântara pass to Santa Claus who was parading down the side of the pitch on one of the digital advertising hoardings during their 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday night.
Promoting something or other this Christmas, the animated figure, in his traditional red outfit, appeared to confuse the Spanish midfielder whose team was playing in similar coloured shirts at the Allianz Arena.
Thiago’s cleverly weighted pass to Santa was set to reach the festive present distributor at just the right time, before a teammate snatched the ball away from him, preventing it rolling out for an opposition throw.