By The Star Staff
For the first time, the legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will play a soccer match in Puerto Rico. The event, titled El Clásico de Leyendas (Legends Classic), will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón.
The match will bring together iconic figures from international soccer, including Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos, Guti Haz and Steve McManaman for Real Madrid, while FC Barcelona will have David Villa, Javier Saviola and RIvaldo, among others.
“The Legends Classic has traveled the world and now we land in Puerto Rico, where there is a growing passion for soccer,” said Isidoro San José, executive of Real Madrid Leyendas. “It will be an honor for our players to give their all in front of the Puerto Rican fans.”
The legends will be on the island for three days, participating in community soccer clinics, VIP experiences with sponsors, protocol events and tourist visits to promote Puerto Rico as a destination.
The company VRDG Entertainment, led by its CEO Julio Cabral, heads the production of the event with an investment of almost $4 million.
“The impact of this event is enormous for our city and for all of Puerto Rico,” Bayamón Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera Cruz said. “Not only does it bring in the main figures of world soccer, but it also boosts tourism and the economy.”
To accommodate ticket demand, VIP suites and additional stands will be added, expanding the stadium’s capacity to 20,000.
Ticket sales will be available beginning this Friday through Ticketerapr.