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Ronaldinho rolls back the years with stunning free kick goal in Real Madrid vs Barcelona exhibition match

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Updated 17:54 28 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 17:40 28 Nov 2024 GMT

Ronaldinho rolls back the years with stunning free kick goal in Real Madrid vs Barcelona exhibition match

Ronaldinho is competing in a Real Madrid vs Barcelona legends match.

Ryan Smart

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Barcelona and Brazil legend Ronaldinho has rolled back the years by scoring a stunning free kick in an El Clasico exhibition match.

The match, which is taking place in Qatar, features a number of iconic players from both teams, with Luis Figo and Clarence Seedorf, former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista and ex-Bolton star Ivan Campo among those representing Real Madrid.

Patrick Kluivert, Rivaldo and Gaizka Mendieta have all been in action for the Barca side.

It is the first of two Clasicos between the veteran sides before 2024 ends, and the two halves last 40 minutes each.

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Barca went 1-0 up early on through Juan Pablo Sorin, before winning a free kick from around 22 yards out, which Ronaldinho - naturally - decided to take responsibility for taking.

The iconic midfielder stepped up and curled a beautiful right-footed effort into the top left corner of the net, leaving Real Madrid goalkeeper Francisco Buyo - who is, it must be said, 66 years of age - with no chance.

Check the free kick out below.

The game eventually ended 2-2, with Luis Figo and Edwin Congo scoring in the second half for Real. Barca had a chance to win the game late on from the penalty spot, but Kluivert's spot kick was saved by substitute goalkeeper Pedro Contreras.

Who was competing in the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Legends match?

Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Frank de Boer and Gaizka Mendieta (all pictured) are playing for Barcelona Legends (Image: Getty)
Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Frank de Boer and Gaizka Mendieta (all pictured) are playing for Barcelona Legends (Image: Getty)

The two squads for the encounter are as follows - and they contain plenty of iconic names from generations of each side's successes.

Here are the players that were announced for the match beforehand, or appeared on the pitch in Qatar.

  • Barcelona: Jesus Angoy, Vitor Baia, Frederic Dehu, Eric Abidal, Frank de Boer, Juan Pablo Sorin, Sergi Barjuan, Fernando Navarro, Roberto Trashorras, Jofre Mateu, Gaizka Mendieta, Ludovic Guily, Roger Garcia, Patrick Kluivert, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho
  • Real Madrid: Francesco Puyo, Pedro Contreras, Francisco Pivon, Luis Milla, Edwin Congo, Ivan Campo, Clarence Seedorf, Luis Figo, Savio, Jose Emilio Amovizca, Raul Bravo, Fernando Sanz, Antonio Nunez, Julio Baptista

More to follow...

Featured Image Credit: Alkass TV

Topics: Ronaldinho, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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