FC Barcelona have revealed that a special El Clasico match will take place the day before its 125th anniversary, on November 28.

This exciting event will see the Barça Legends team go head-to-head against the Real Madrid Legends at the Khalifa Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

This match is significant not only for the teams involved but also for the celebration of a remarkable milestone in Barcelona’s history.

“One day before FC Barcelona celebrates its 125th anniversary, the Barça Legends will play the Real Madrid Leyendas at the Khalifa Stadium in Qatar,” read a statement from the club.

History of the Legends match

This upcoming clash will mark the third time these two legendary sides have faced each other. Their first encounter occurred in 2017, where Barcelona emerged victorious with a score of 3-2.

During that match, Ludovic Giuly made a significant impact by scoring two goals, with Simao contributing the third. In their second meeting in 2021, Real Madrid claimed a narrow victory, winning 3-2.

As the match approaches, FC Barcelona have indicated that coach Albert Ferrer has yet to finalize the list of players who will be called up to travel to Qatar at the end of November.

Who will play in this match?

The selection of players is always a point of interest for fans, as the Barça Legends team is typically composed of many celebrated figures from the club’s illustrious history.

Among the potential participants are football icons such as Rivaldo, Saviola, Luis Garcia, Julio Salinas, and Henrik Larsson, alongside other talented former players like Giuly, Simao, Bojan Krkic, and Jofre.

Each of these players has contributed significantly to FC Barcelona’s legacy and will be looking to showcase their skills once again in this highly anticipated match.

This classic encounter promises to be a thrilling event for football fans, celebrating the rich histories of both clubs and providing an opportunity to witness some of the greatest players from the past compete once more on the pitch.

With the excitement building, supporters are eagerly looking forward to what will undoubtedly be a memorable occasion.