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·28 November 2024
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·28 November 2024
Eternal rivals meet in Doha for third legends match
Legends of both Barcelona and Real Madrid today meet in Qatar for a new twist on El Clasico.
Stars of the past head to Qatar for the third edition of the exhibition match at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Barca edged the first meeting 3-2 back in 2017 before Madrid enacted their revenge in 2021 and new faces have since been added to the star-studded squads.
Some of the most iconic names in the history of the game will strut their stuff once more, including the likes of Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Luis Figo and Iker Casillas.
David Villa and Ricardo Quaresma are among those who join the Barcelona ranks, while the two will meet again in Tokyo next month when the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi return.
Real Madrid players announced for El Clasico Legends: Iker Casillas, Steve Mcmanaman, Christian Karembeu, Paco Pavon, Raul Bravo, Roberto Carlos, Julio Baptista, Clarence Seedorf
Barcelona players announced for El Clasico Legends: David Villa, Ricardo Quaresma, Jesus Angoy, Vítor Baia, Frederic Dehu, Eric Abidal, Frank de Boer, Juan Pablo Sorín, Sergi Barjuan, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Jofre Mateu, Gaizka Mendieta, Ludovic Giuly, Roger Garcia, Patrick Kluivert, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho
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