The Real Madrid vs Barcelona legends match will be played at the DY Patil Stadium this Sunday. Football legends like Rivaldo, Michael Owen, Xavi, Frank de Boer and Patrick Kluivert will also play. The ‘El Clasico’ before the ‘El Clasico’ will be played on 6th April, Sunday in the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.
The Real Madrid vs Barcelona legends match will be played at the DY Patil Stadium this Sunday
This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for the football fans in India to experience their heroes battle it out once again for the win in front of them. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have a huge fan following in India and are avidly followed.
With Legends of the game arriving in the country for a special match, it is an amazing feeling for a fan who has grown up idolising and worshiping these players.
While Carles Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends, Luis Figo has been announced the captain of the Real Madrid Legends
Ahead of the historic match, Carles Puyol and Luis Figo said they are thrilled to play on Indian soil. “The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is going to be special. I am really excited to play in India for the first time. The passion of the fans here is incredible, and I can’t wait to experience it first-hand,” said 2010 World Cup winner with Spain, Carles Puyol.
“The love for football in India is growing every day, and it’s a privilege to bring this legendary rivalry to the fans in Mumbai. This will be a match to remember!” said Portuguese legend Luis Figo.
While this is Real Madrid’s first visit to India, Barcelona legends visited once before in September 2018 when they faced Indian footballing giants Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Barcelona won the match 6-0 with Javier Saviola, Roger Garcia, Pedro Landi, Jari Litmanen and Jofre Mateu scoring the goals for the Catalans.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends squads
Real Madrid Legends: Luís Figo (Captain), Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavón, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Rubén de la Red, Antonio ‘Toni’ del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Iván Pérez, Jesús Enrique Velasco Muñoz, José Luis Cabrera, Juan José Olalla Fernández, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen
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Barcelona Legends: Carles Puyol (Captain), Jesús Angoy, Vítor Baía, Jofre Mateu, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Saviola, Phillip Cocu, Frank de Boer, Giovanni Silva, Rivaldo, Marc Valiente Hernández, Ludovic Giuly, Ricardo Quaresma, Gaizka Mendieta, Sergi Barjuán, Xavi, José Edmílson Gomes de Moraes, Patrick Kluivert
The legends are landing in Mumbai! Here's a teaser of who's lacing up for the #LegendsFaceOff! 🔥
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