Real Madrid and Barcelona legends to play in Kolkata on November 25

Football fans have good news. Former stars of two of the world's most famous clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, will face each other in Kolkata on November 25. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is expected to announce the match officially at a press conference.

Football lovers in Kolkata are particularly excited at the chance to see former players of the two biggest football clubs in the world on the same ground. Both clubs have a large fan base in the city.

According to available information, Luis Figo, former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas and Barcelona great Carles Puyol are expected to take part. However, the names of all the players who will take the field and other details of the match have not yet been made public.

Kolkata's fans recently watched the Indian football team play Brazil and Uruguay. This contest will be special for them, and it will also revive memories of the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Earlier, on April 6, 2025, a match between former players of the two clubs was held at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In that match, the Real Madrid Legends team won 2-0. The goals were scored by Fernando Morientes and David Barral.

Luis Figo, Michael Owen and Pepe were among the well-known players who turned out for Real Madrid in that match. The Barcelona side included Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo and Carles Puyol.

No information has yet been given on ticket sales, the start time or live broadcast for the November 25 match. Fans will be able to plan to watch the match only after these are announced.