Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho turned back the clock by scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona against Real Madrid in the Legends Clasico.
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- Clasico Legends match taking place in Qatar
- Ronaldinho stunned the crowd with a set-piece
- The match ended 2-2 with Figo scoring for Real
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The match, held in Qatar on Thursday, brought together some of the greatest players from both clubs together on the pitch. The 44-year-old Ronaldinho was joined by fellow icons including Luis Figo, Clarence Seedorf, Rivaldo, and former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The match featured two 40-minute halves, allowing the legends to relive their glory days in a slightly more forgiving format. Barcelona started strong, with Juan Pablo Sorin opening the scoring early on. Their momentum was further fueled when a free-kick opportunity from approximately 22 yards presented itself.
Stepping up to take the kick, Ronaldinho delivered a moment of magic. His trademark curling right-footed strike found the top left corner of the net, leaving Real Madrid's 66-year-old goalkeeper Francisco Buyo helpless to stop it. The crowd erupted as the Brazilian maestro celebrated another brilliant addition to his storied career highlights.
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WATCH THE CLIP
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WHAT NEXT?
Despite Barcelona’s early dominance, the Madrid Legends regrouped and fought their way back into the match. The comeback began in the second half when Luis Figo, who famously played for both clubs during his career, pulled one back for the Madrid side. They completed their comeback when Edwin Congo netted a low-driven shot in the 63rd minute, levelling the score at 2-2. The match went into tie-breakers and the Catalan club clinched victory by a 4-2 margin.
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