Canceled Facing Ex-Real Madrid, Barcelona Legend Now Takes on World All-Star at GBK
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The nostalgic atmosphere of World Football will be presented at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on April 18. Legends of FC Barcelona will face a collection of global stars united in the DRX World Legends team, delivering a cross-generational duel rich in prestige and entertainment.
This match was originally designed as "Clash of Legends" featuring Barcelona Legends versus Real Madrid Legends. However, global dynamics forced a change of plans.
The absence of Real Madrid Legends due to the situation in the Middle East prompted promoters to modify the concept while maintaining the match's appeal.
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"We fully understand the fans' expectations, especially Real Madrid supporters anticipating their favorite team's presence. Therefore, though not branded with the team name, these Real Madrid Legends remain committed to coming to Jakarta," stated Senyawa Entertainment CEO Reza Subekti during a press conference at GBK, Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Instead, the stage will now feature a combination of star players under the DRX World Legends banner.
Former Real Madrid stars such as Michel Salgado, Fabio Cannavaro, and Claude Makélélé will play under the guidance of Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário as manager.
Not only them, other elite names including Alessandro Del Piero, Franck Ribéry, Keisuke Honda, David Silva, and Sebastien Frey will also strengthen the team.
Additionally, local flavor comes through Irfan Bachdim, Arthur Irawan, and Ismed Sofyan.
On the other side, Barcelona Legends bring the strong identity of La Masia and the club's golden era.
Patrick Kluivert, Javier Saviola, and Ricardo Quaresma are ready to entertain the Jakarta audience with the iconic Blaugrana style.
This match was initially scheduled for September 27, 2025, but experienced delays before finally being set for April 18 as the new date.
The game will be officiated by legendary Italian referee Pierluigi Collina, renowned as one of the best officials in Football history.
Commercially, promoters offer several attractive deals. These include bonus category 3 tickets for purchases until April 8, plus a special Rp300,000 price for April 8–16 through the official sales platform.
