Kolkata to Host El Clasico Legends Match Featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid Icons
El Clasico Legends Match in Kolkata
Indranil Khan, the sports minister of West Bengal, has revealed an exciting event: a legendary 'El Clasico' match between the former stars of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. This highly anticipated game is set to take place on November 25 at the Salt Lake Stadium. The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the most famous in football, with their encounters in La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and other tournaments being referred to as 'El Clasico'. Notable players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar have all contributed to this historic rivalry.
In a recent post on his official X account, Indranil shared, "El Clásico Loading.. #Barcelona Legends vs #RealMadrid Legends.. November 25, 2026 Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, #Kolkata." He also took the opportunity to honor the successful athletes from the National Games and National Para Championships. #Sports #Kolkata #WestBengal
Salt Lake Stadium's Recent International Friendlies
This announcement follows the Salt Lake Stadium's hosting of two significant friendly matches for the Indian national team against Brazil and Uruguay, which took place on October 3 and 6, respectively.
Brazil Defeats India
In the first friendly, Brazil triumphed over India with a score of 4-0. Goals from Samuel Lino and Pedro contributed to this victory. Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti fielded a star-studded team, including Vinicius Jr., Marquinhos, and Estevao, much to the excitement of the fans present.
India's Historic Goal Against Uruguay
In a thrilling match against Uruguay, Anirudh Thapa scored a historic equalizer, bringing the score to 1-1 in front of 37,307 enthusiastic spectators. This moment marked a significant achievement for Indian football, even though India ultimately lost 6-1. Thapa's goal made him only the second Indian player to score against Uruguay in a senior international match, following Manas Bhattacharya's goal during a 3-1 defeat in the 1982 Nehru Cup.