Barça Legends to Face Real Madrid Leyendas in Tokyo on December 15

On December 15, the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo will host an exciting clash between the Barça Legends and Real Madrid Leyendas. The match, scheduled for 2 p.m. local time (6 a.m. CET), marks the first-ever meeting between the two iconic sides in Japan, just two weeks after they face off in Doha, Qatar, on November 28.

The highly anticipated encounter will feature a star-studded Barça Legends lineup, headlined by Andrés Iniesta, who recently retired after an illustrious career. Iniesta, a beloved figure in Japan following his five-year tenure with Vissel Kobe, will be one of the key attractions. Joining him on the pitch will be former teammates Xavi Hernández, the recently appointed head coach of FC Barcelona, and Argentina’s Javier Mascherano, alongside Mexican football icon Rafa Márquez, who has served as coach of Barça Atlètic for the past two seasons.

This will be the first time in several years that these legends don the blaugrana shirt in a competitive setting. Iniesta last played for Barça in 2018, Xavi in 2015, Mascherano in 2018, and Márquez in 2010.

Alongside these familiar faces, fans will also be treated to appearances from other Barça greats, including Rivaldo, Bojan Krkic, Javier Saviola, Ludovic Giuly, Adriano, and Gaizka Mendieta, making this a must-see event for fans of the club.

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About the Barça Legends Program

FC Barcelona launched the Barça Legends program in 2016 and manages it directly as a platform to bring together former players for exhibition matches. The initiative is part of the club’s global strategy to promote its values and expand its reach worldwide, while providing fans with the chance to relive some of the most iconic moments in Barça history.

The December 15 match promises to be a thrilling celebration of football heritage, as some of the sport’s most celebrated players take the field once again.