Originally published in Chinese by Ming Pao on 18 December 2024.
Translated from the original Chinese article.
Eight Barcelona and Real Madrid legends visited Malvern College Hong Kong this morning to attend an exchange event. They included Patrick Kluivert, Gaizka Mendieta, and Javier Saviola, who will represent the Barcelona Legends, as well as Raúl Bravo, Rubén de la Red, José Emilio Amavisca, Antonio Núñez, and Pedro Munitis, representing the Real Madrid Legends. The players first warmed up with primary school students by playing a game of “piggy in the middle” (rondo) before showcasing their skills in a mini-match.
Although the students had never witnessed these eight legends in their prime, they still eagerly lined up for photos and autographs during the final interactive session. One child innocently asked former Barcelona player Patrick Kluivert if he could sign a Real Madrid jersey, and Kluivert generously agreed. Meanwhile, Javier Saviola, who sat next to him and had famously played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, showed no awkwardness when facing a similar situation.