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Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends Set for Kolkata Clash

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India’s Kolkata will host a Legends El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on November 25, 2026.
Sports minister Indranil Khan and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the match at Salt Lake Stadium.
Carles Puyol, Luís Figo and Iker Casillas are among the expected legends.
Real Madrid Legends won 2-0 in Mumbai on April 6, 2025, with Morientes and Barral scoring.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics (25 July–9 August) attracted 9,356 athletes and sparked urban renewal that lifted the city’s global profile. That legacy resurfaces as Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, under Minister Indranil Khan and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, hosts a Legends El Clásico with former Barcelona stars Puyol, Figo and Casillas, bringing European football heritage to India.

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Story summary

India’s Kolkata will host a Legends El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on November 25, 2026.
Sports minister Indranil Khan and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the match at Salt Lake Stadium.
Carles Puyol, Luís Figo and Iker Casillas are among the expected legends.
Real Madrid Legends won 2-0 in Mumbai on April 6, 2025, with Morientes and Barral scoring.

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