New Delhi: India is set to host one of the fiercest footballing rivalries, as The Sports Front brings legends of Real Madrid and Barcelona for the first El Clasico in the country. The clash is set ot happen on April 6th, 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai as the two sides meet for their Legends Faceoff.
The fans are going to see in action some of the greats of the game, which includes Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes and Rivaldo, with many more former legends of the club to be named for the game soon. The historic clash is a chance for fans to celebrate one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the game, with both clubs boasting of producing some of the finest talents of football.
Mr. John Zaidi, CEO & CO-Founder of The Sports Front said that Indian football fans’ passion for the game is “unwavering” and will witness the El Classico action at home. For Zaidi, this was even more than just a game but placing India in the driver’s seat of footballing entertainment from across the globe.
Mr. Anirudh Poddar, COO & CFO and CO-Founder of The Sports Front noted that El Classico is one of the most “iconic sporting spectacles” in football and India will also witness the greatest rivalry live. The idea for such games is to make India a major spot for sporting events.
Fans can register on the District app for tickets before they go live, with HSBC as the official partner. India follows La Liga widely with an estimated 40 million fans of the game and the country has been one of the biggest followers of the game. More recently, the country has seen some record-breaking screenings and has been boasting of some of the largest digital communities of football as well.
India’s lost wait for El Clasico nears end
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— thesportsfront (@thesportsfront) February 27, 2025
This isn’t Barcelona legends’ first visit to the country having previously faced Mohun Bagan in 2018 in Kolkata and won the game with a 6-0 scoreline. The Sports Front aims to bring international experience in the country and the El Clasico is a big milestone in their venture.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have been meeting each other since 1902, and over the years have seen some big names emerging from the clubs, including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who have both played for Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul, who were with Real Madrid for a major part of their careers.
Real Madrid legends will face Barcelona legends at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai as fans get to witness one of the fiercest footballing rivalries ever on April 6th 2025. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
