According to the latest report from SPORT, the long-awaited exhibition match between Real Madrid Legends and Barcelona Heroes, the last one of 2024, will take place on December 20 at the Hong Kong Stadium.
This exciting event promises to be an exciting encounter, featuring some of the biggest names in football history.
It is said that icons such as Iker Casillas and Roberto Carlos will represent the meringues, while Barcelona will feature legends such as Xavi Hernández and Carles Puyol.
This match marks the second confrontation between the veterans of these two historic Spanish clubs in Asia in a week. Just a few days ago, on December 15, both teams met in Tokyo and Barcelona achieved a narrow 2-1 victory.
The upcoming match in Hong Kong is expected to attract a lot of attention as fans eagerly anticipate another intense battle between these legendary players.
Figo will be there…
Real Madrid Legends will be captained by Luis Figo, famous for playing for both clubs during his illustrious career.
While the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona remains one of the fiercest in football history, this event is primarily focused on entertainment and celebration of the sport.
The match is expected to attract around 40,000 fans, making it a memorable occasion for football enthusiasts.
In addition to the match itself, players have been actively interacting with the community during their time in Asia.
On Wednesday, several former stars of both teams, including Patrick Kluivert, Gaizka Mendieta, Javier Saviola and José Emilio Amavisca, organized training sessions for children.
These sessions allowed the young participants to learn directly from some of football’s greats, share their knowledge and love of football and, as match day approaches, the excitement for this unique event continues to build.
Fans in Hong Kong will witness a celebration of football history, camaraderie and the enduring rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, all brought to life by some of the sport’s most beloved figures.