FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to play their first ever exhibition match in India. The El Clasico legends will be played in Mumbai, which will feature some of the most legendary names in the history of this footballing rivalry.
India Today were the first to report that former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol and prolific former Real Madrid striker Luis Figo would be playing this fixture. Apart from these two, the likes Rivaldo, Ricardo Quaresma, Patrick Kluivert, Xavi have been pulled into the roster as well.
Speaking ahead of the game, Xavi said that he was looking forward to relive football's greatest rivalry in front of the Indian fans in Mumbai.
“I’ve experienced some of the greatest rivalries in football, and now I can’t wait to relive it in front of passionate Indian fans in Mumbai. Get ready for a special night!” Xavi said ahead of the match.
Lus Figo, Pedro Contreras, Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavn, Fernando Sanz, Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Rubn de la Red, Antonio ‘Toni’ del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Ivn Prez, Jess Enrique Velasco Muoz, Jos Luis Cabrera, Juan Jos Olalla Fernndez, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen
Carles Puyol, Jess Angoy, Vtor Baa, Jofre Mateu, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Saviola, Phillip Cocu, Frank de Boer, Giovanni Silva, Rivaldo, Marc Valiente Hernndez, Ludovic Giuly, Ricardo Quaresma, Gaizka Mendieta, Sergi Barjun, Xavi, Jos Edmlson Gomes de Moraes, Patrick Kluivert.
Date: April 6, 2025
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Start Time: 7 PM IST
Streaming Platform : Star Sports Network and live on Jio Hotstar.
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