Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Michael Owen and Fernando Morientes will be seen in action at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai next month in a showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legends.
The clash between former stars from the two iconic La Liga teams will also feature players like Javier Saviola, Pepe, Phillip Cocu and Christian Karembeu.
The clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legends will happen on April 6.
Here’s how the teams will shape up:
Real Madrid Legends: Figo, Owen, Pepe, McManaman, Morientes, Karembeu
Barça Legends: Xavi, Rivaldo, Puyol, Quaresma, Cocu, Saviola
How to buy tickets for Barcelona vs Real Madrid legends game
You can book tickets for the game on District via Zomato.
Xavi Hernández, earned a reputation for himself during his Barcelona days as a midfield maestro and one of the greatest passers in football history. He won eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies with FC Barcelona. He was also one of the vital cogs in Spain’s 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008 and 2012 winning teams.
Rivaldo is the 1999 Ballon d’Or winner who played a key role for both Barcelona and Brazil. He helped Barça win two La Liga titles and took Brazil to the 2002 FIFA World Cup title.
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Pepe, meanwhile, is a defensive stalwart who acted as the perfect foil for Cristiano Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Portugal. Pepe won three UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga trophies with Los Blancos. He was also a key part of Portugal’s UEFA Euro 2016 and 2019 UEFA Nations League-winning teams.
England’s Michael Owen was the 2001 Ballon d’Or winner. A goal-scoring sensation for Real Madrid and the England national team, he was a part of the Real Madrid squad that won the La Liga title in the 2004-05 season.
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