Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends unveil squads for ‘Legends Faceoff’ match | Football News
The ‘Legends Faceoff’ match between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends which is scheduled for April 6 at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium had their squads unveiled on Tuesday with Indian fans set to get a taste of the famed El Clasico. Barcelona will be led Carlos Puyol while Luís Figo will captain Real Madrid. Both teams will be full of stars like Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen, Javier Saviola, Xavi and Rivaldo.
Speaking on the occasion, Puyol said, “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.”
“Barcelona vs. Real Madrid is the biggest rivalry in football, and I am excited to be part of this horic match. Mumbai, get ready for a footballing spectacle like no other!” his Barcelona teammate Xavi added.
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“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 Real captain Figo.
“It’s always exciting to play in front of passionate football fans, and I’ve heard so much about India’s enthusiasm for the game. The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is going to be an unforgettable night,” Owen added.
Full Squads for the Legends Faceoff:
Real Madrid Legends: Luís Figo (C), 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, Chrian Karembeu, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, Michael Owen
Barcelona Legends: Carlos Puyol (C), 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.
