Ruben de la Red's second-half strike proved the difference for Real Madrid as they recorded a 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the Clasico Legends match on Tuesday.
It was a star-studded occasion in Tel Aviv, with former greats such as Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Luis Figo and Roberto Carlos on show, and it proved to be a thrilling spectacle for the 25,000 fans at the Bloomfield Stadium.
It was Ronaldinho who broke the deadlock for Barcelona after 28 minutes, firing home a penalty after Antonio Nunez had brought down Javier Saviola in the box.
However, Real Madrid burst out of the traps at the start of the second half, as strikes from Pedro Munitis and Alfonso Perez two minutes later turned the match on its head.
Although Jofre Mateu restored parity with an hour on the clock, Los Blancos regained the lead ten minutes later with what turned out to be the winner, as Ruben de la Red showed delightful skill to evade two Barcelona players before curling home an unstoppable effort.
Match sheet:
Barcelona (2): Mariano Jesus Angoy; Miquel Soler; Frederic Dehu; Tortolero; Jon Andoni Goikoetxea; Oscar Arpon; Gaizka Mendieta; Javier Saviola; Deco; Rivaldo; Ronaldinho.
Also featured: Ronald De Boer; Jofre Mateu; Guillermo Amor; Francesco Coco; Francisco Guzman; Juan Carlos; Samuel Okunowo.
Coach: Albert Ferrer
Real Madrid (3): Jordi Codina; Roberto Carlos; Alberto Rivera; Luis Milla; Antonio Nunez; Alfonso Perez; Jose Emilio Amavisca; Ivan Campo; Luis Figo; Fernando Sanz; Ruben De la Red.
Also featured: Pedro Munitis; Jesús Enrique Velasco.
Coach: Manolo Castro
Goals: 1-0, min. 28: Ronaldinho, 1-1, min. 42: Munitis. 1-2, min. 44: Alfonso Perez. 2-2, min. 60: Jofre Mateu. 2-3, min. 69: Ruben de la Red.
Stadium: Bloomfield Stadium
Godwinmax
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I don't care who won or loss just give barça their own share of the money they realized from selling tickets we are in debt
Hubciknop
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Real Madrid legends still won that match without some of our great legends like Raul, Zidane, Casilas and Guti
Luaabkmpr
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Barcelona they are full of racism [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
tengbe
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this game was so lovely
Luaabkmpr
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that's real Madrid always stronger and professional
cusbby
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nice game
Fazcknuy
413
were was Samuel Eto'o there in the Barcelona legend side. All because he is a black that's why he was not call up. Shame to racism
Rubar★Cr7
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[ko] Barca have been defeated in 3 fixtures this season 3-1....2-1...and no 3-2[ko]
chukwuebukaamene
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Real Madrid bringing the El Clasico home be like.
Josua_TE
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I can't wait to watch PSG vs Madrid...I'll hope Casemiro make a dirty challenge on a PSG player, then I will see Ramos reaction😊😊
satyaballa
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something never changes..same energy..😍😍
ManUtdAmadDialo
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Luis Figo be like: Which club am I truly legend from, could it be that it's TRAITOR FC??[Crylaugh]
JosephNyormah
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This is what happens after knowing that you haven't played football for over ten years, then final your coach allow you to played 90mins in a match like El classico 😂😂😂😂
D10S_LM10
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In 10 years from now we may see some other legends playing..
Varun_100
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Ronaldinho is still the same 😍