Madrid, Barca legends unite in Mumbai for epic ‘Legends Faceoff’

One of footballrsquos most iconic rivalries is set to unfold on Indian soil On April 6 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai the legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will once again engage in their legendary showdown in the lsquoLegends Faceoffrsquo an electrifying spectacle that will showcase some of the most celebrated names in world footballConfirmed for this highly anticipated clash are Luiacutes Figo Carles Puyol Fernando Morientes and Ricardo Quaresma each a footballing legend in their own rightLuiacutes Figo a Ballon drsquoOr winner in 2000 and a pivotal figure in Portuguese football history played for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Figo amassed numerous La Liga titles and lifted the 2002 UEFA Champions League with Los Blancos leaving an indelible mark on both clubsrsquo historiesCarles Puyol a towering defensive presence for FC Barcelona and Spain captained Barccedila to six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies He was also integral to Spainrsquos victorious 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008 campaigns solidifying his legacy as one of the gamersquos finest defendersFernando Morientes a clinical goalscorer and key figure in Real Madridrsquos era of dominance helped secure three UEFA Champions League titles 1998 2000 2002 He also represented Spain in two FIFA World Cups 1998 2002 and UEFA Euro 2004 further enhancing his reputation as a proven international talentRicardo Quaresma celebrated for his flair creativity and dazzling skills played a key role in Portugalrsquos UEFA Euro 2016 triumph The former FC Barcelona and FC Porto winger also won multiple league titles in Portugal and Turkey alongside a UEFA Europa League title with Porto in 2011 cementing his place among the gamersquos most entertaining and skilful wingersLegends share their excitement ahead of the faceoff in MumbaiLuiacutes Figo ldquoIndia I know you love football and I canrsquot wait to bring the magic to Mumbai Letrsquos make this an unforgettable nightrdquoCarles Puyol ldquoIndia Irsquove seen your passion for football from afarmdashnow itrsquos time to witness it up close Canrsquot wait to feel the energy in MumbairdquoFernando Morientes ldquoIrsquove played in some of the most electric stadiums in the world and now itrsquos time to experience Indiarsquos football madness See you soon MumbairdquoRicardo Quaresma ldquoIrsquove heard incredible things about football fans in India Excited to finally experience it in MumbairdquoSpeaking on the association Mr Josep Maria Meseguer Head Barcelona Legends saidldquoWe truly appreciate Indias efforts in bringing a historic match like El Claacutesico to Mumbai Football holds a special place in the hearts of Indian fans and events like these help strengthen the global football community A special thanks to John Zaidi and The Sports Front team for their dedication and passion in making this possible Their vision and hard work have created an incredible platform for fans to experience the magic of Barccedila Legends and Real Madrid Leyendas liverdquoWith the arrival of these footballing greats Legends Faceoff promises to be an unmissable event for Indian football fansEvent DetailsVenue DY Patil Stadium Navi MumbaiDate April 6 2025Tickets available on District App