Luis Figo and Carles Puyol named captains for Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends face off in Mumbai
GH News April 02, 2025 09:06 PM

New Delhi: Football fans in India are in for a historic treat as the entire squads for the highly anticipated ‘Legends Faceoff’ fixture between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are announced. This clash scheduled for April 6 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will bring back some of footballs most iconic rivalries in front of an energized crowd. Carlos Puyol will lead the Barcelona Legends while Luís Figo has been announced the captain of the Real Madrid Legends.
The ‘Legends Faceoff’ is organized by The Sports Front a pioneering force in the global sports market dedicated to developing unique athletic intellectual properties (IPs) organizing world-class events and providing top-tier sports activation and talent management services.
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 Christian 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.
Carlos 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.”
Xavi Hernández added: “Barcelona vs. Real Madrid is the biggest rivalry in football and I am excited to be part of this historic match. Mumbai get ready for a footballing spectacle like no other!”
Luis Figo shared: “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!”
Michael Owen stated: “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.”
Speaking on the occasion Mr. John Zaidi CEO & Co-Founder of The Sports Front said: “The ‘Legends Faceoff’ has sparked tremendous interest among fans. With the announcement of these legendary squads the excitement has reached a whole new level. We are committed to making this an unforgettable experience for Indian football fans.”