Luis Figo to captain Real Madrid, Puyol to lead Barcelona as full squads announced for the legends faceoff in Mumbai

Legendary Spanish Centre Back Carles Puyol is slated to captain Barcelona Legends while legendary Portuguese winger Luis Figo will handle the leadership duties of Real Madrid leyendas as the squads for the 'Legends Faceoff' between the two EL Clasico rivals have been unveiled on Wednesday.

This iconic and high octane encounter will be played on Sunday, 6th of April at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and this match will revive some of football's greatest enduring rivalries in front of an enthusiastic audience.

"The Legends Faceoff" in Mumbai is going to be really special. I am very excited and eager to play in India for the first time and the passion of Indian fans is incredible. I can't wait to witness the admirers' incredible passion up close", Puyol said.

"The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is the biggest rivalry in the world of football, and I am excited to be part of this historic match," Xavi Hernandez continued. "Prepare yourself for a football spectacle unlike any other, Mumbai!", he added.

"Football is becoming more and more popular in India, and it is an honor to introduce Mumbai's supporters to this storied rivalry. This will be a memorable match!", Figo stated.

"Playing in front of enthusiastic football fans is always exciting, and I've heard so much about India's passion for the game," said Michael Owen. The "Legends Faceoff" is sure to be a memorable evening.

The Sports Front, a trailblazing force in the global sports industry committed to creating distinctive athletic intellectual properties (IPs), hosting elite events, and offering first-rate sports activation and talent management services, is the organization behind the "Legends Faceoff."

The CEO and co-founder of The Sports Front, John Zaidi, spoke about the event, saying, "The 'Legends Faceoff' has generated a lot of interest among fans. The enthusiasm is at an all-time high now that these iconic squads have been announced. We are dedicated to giving Indian football fans an experience they won't soon forget".

Full Squads of both for the Legends Faceoff:

Real Madrid Leyendas: Luís Figo (Captain), Kiko Casilla, Francisco Pavon, Pedro Contreras, , Agustin Garcia, Pedro Munitis, Fernando Sanz, Antonio ‘Toni’ del Moral Segura, Jorge Zoco Ostiz, Ruben de la Red, Jesus Enrique Velasco Munoz, Jose Luis Cabrera, Ivan Perez, David Barral Torres, Christian Karembeu, Juan Jose Olalla Fernandez, Fernando Morientes, Pepe and Michael Owen.

Barcelona Legends: Carles Puyol (Captain),Vítor Baia, Jofre Mateu, Jesus Angoy, Roberto Trashorras, Javier Saviola, Fernando Navarro, Frank de Boer, Giovanni Silva, Phillip Cocu, Rivaldo, Ludovic Giuly, Ricardo Quaresma, Marc Valiente Hernandez, Sergi Barjuan, Xavi,Gaizka Mendieta, Jose Edmilson Gomes de Moraes and Patrick Kluivert.

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