Overview
- The March 3 exhibition at Estadio AKRON will pit Real Madrid and Barcelona legends in Guadalajara, a date tied to Jorge Vergara’s birthday and the 100‑day mark before the 2026 World Cup.
- Confirmed participants include Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernández and Rafael Márquez for Barcelona, and Iker Casillas, Fernando Morientes and Fernando Hierro for Real Madrid.
- Ticket sales open with an HSBC presale on January 12–13 and a general sale on January 14, with outlets reporting starting prices from either 500 or 550 pesos.
- The event is led by Ocesa, with project director Marcelo Michel Leaño and support from officials in Guadalajara and Zapopan.
- Organizers say more names will be announced, with talks reported with David Villa and Ronaldinho, and promoters estimate a local economic impact near 300 million pesos.