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Santo Domingo.. – The Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium will be the setting for a historic duel between the legends of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The expected match will be played on Saturday, December 13th, starting at 7:30 p.m., in what promises to be an unprecedented spectacle for Dominican fans.
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The Catalan club confirmed on its official website that Carles Puyol will head the list of figures who will wear the blaugrana colors, under the direction of Albert Ferrer. In addition, the participation of icons such as Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta is expected. On the part of Real Madrid Legends, the names put forward include Toni Kroos, Marcelo and Iker Casillas. This match marks the first encounter between both teams after the five clashes held last season. The most recent was in Toluca, Mexico, last April, where more than 30 thousand fans witnessed a 2-2 draw that was resolved in a penalty shootout in favor of the merengue team. The Barça Legends program, created in 2016, seeks to keep the club's history alive by bringing together former players in a stable collaboration project. Through tours and friendly matches in different countries, Barça promotes its values and strengthens its international presence. For the Dominican Republic, the December 13th date represents a unique event, with the opportunity to see in action figures who marked an era in world football and who maintain intact the most famous rivalry in soccer.
