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West Bengal will host the El Clasico Legends exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on November 25, 2026, in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to take place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium. The event was announced by West Bengal Sports Minister Indranil Khan and is expected to feature renowned former footballers, including Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, and Iker Casillas. This will be the second meeting between the legends of these two Spanish clubs in India, following their 2025 exhibition match at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where Real Madrid won 2–0. Salt Lake Stadium has hosted several major international football events.