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India is set to host the epic clash between Barcelona Legend vs Real Madrid Legend on 6 April 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Some renowned football icons will take part in this fierce rivalry.
Football greats like Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes, and Rivaldo will feature in this El Classico exhibition match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Details about Players
The fixture between Real Madrid and Barcelona, commonly known as El Clasico, is among the fiercest rivalries in the football world.
A major attraction will be the Portuguese icon and Ballon d'Or winner Luis Figo, who represented both Barcelona and Real Madrid and won La Liga titles each with both. The former Portuguese international also won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in the 2001-02 season.
The Brazilian icon Rivaldo, who won a FIFA World Cup and a Ballon d'Or, will also take part in the clash. Rivaldo also won the La Liga title twice with Barcelona.
Former Spanish forward Fernando Morientes, who won the La Liga twice and UEFA Champions League title thrice with Real Madrid, will also take part in this face-off.
More footballing legends from both Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to confirm their participation for this fiercest battle in India. The name is not declared yet, but with time the organizers will declare the rest of the names.
Details about the match
This will be the first iconic El Clásico in India. However, Barcelona legends have visited India before in September 2018 when they faced Indian footballing heavyweight Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Barcelona won that match 6-0 with Javier Saviola, Roger Garcia, Pedro Landi, Jari Litmanen, and Jofre Mateu scoring the goals for the Catalan giants.
However, apart from the confirmed names, more superstars will also feature in this epic showdown, formally called 'Legends Faceoff', organised by The Sports Front.
John Zaidi, CEO and CO-Founder of The Sports Front, stated the following in a press release:
Indian football fans have demonstrated unwavering passion for the game. Now, for the first time, they will witness history unfold in their own backyard. This event is about more than football—it’s about placing India at the forefront of global sports entertainment.
Time and Venue
April's El Classico exhibition match at the 55,000-capacity DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm IST.
Ticket Details
Date to be announced soon. Also, football lovers can pre-register tickets on the District app by Zomato. Football lovers can buy the ticket from the District app after the declaration of the date.
Broadcasting Details
Broadcast details will be shared soon, ensuring that football fans worldwide can witness this historic showdown.