Only a select few within professional football have had the luxury of representing both Barcelona and Liverpool.
Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez are the two most recent examples of players who fall under this category, though the South American duo left the Reds in favour of securing what they described as dream moves to the Spanish side.
One player who headed in the opposite direction was Luis Garcia, who spent just one season in the Barcelona first team before heading for Merseyside in the summer of 2004.
The Spaniard didn't take long to win over Liverpool supporters following his arrival and will forever be remembered for his role in the club's Champions League success in 2005, having scored the 'ghost goal' against Chelsea enroute to Istanbul.
Back at Anfield on Saturday afternoon for the Liverpool Legends match, the 43-year-old told the ECHO that the city he once lived in is almost unrecognisable now.
"This is not the Liverpool I know," admitted Garcia. "I was here back in 2004 and the city has changed so much. It is now very open, there are so many things to do. The guys from Barcelona were telling me, 'we've been walking around the docks and the city centre and it looks beautiful'. It is fantastic just to hear that from people, having been here for quite a while. I went to the centre to have dinner, to walk around and it is great to be back to what is now a different city.
"The guys I was renting a house from back then, we have been in touch. I have a lot of friends I have been talking to because they are fans and I can get closer to them on social media. It is good to have that connection and to keep in touch."
Saturday afternoon's Legends match saw Garcia play the opening 45 minutes for Liverpool before switching sides as the two teams resurfaced from the tunnel after the interval. While most of the players involved in the match are no longer the athletes they once were, the winning mentality that comes with featuring for these historic clubs never fades.
"They try to win every single game, that's the mentality of both clubs. You could see that no one wanted to lose this game, even though it is a friendly and we are former players," explained Garcia.
Being back at Anfield once again for a charity match was another moment to saviour for the 2005 Champions League winner, who played his part in some memorable nights under the lights at the home of the Reds. But just how does Liverpool's iconic stadium compare to Camp Nou in the eyes of Garcia?
He said: "It's different. The atmosphere at Camp Nou is a little bit colder than here. At Anfield, the crowd is closer, they like to be more involved in the game by pushing the players if things are not going that well. Camp Nou is a little bit more quiet. It is open, so it's like a theatre and a bit different. They are two of the best and most beautiful stadiums in the world.
"For me, Anfield is special. A lot of people that I met in my career, everyone has this ground as a special place because of the atmosphere and the spirit you feel. We all talked about the Champions League nights at Anfield, everybody knows about that in the world. That's why it is one of the most special ones."
Much has changed since Garcia's days at Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp's current side a force to be reckoned with in every competition they compete in. It is a team the former professional is full of admiration of, as he took a moment to consider just what it would be like to be operating alongside the likes of Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Garcia said: "I would love it, but I don't know if there would be space! There are so many [attacking options], I would have to wait for a rotation. (Diogo) Jota has been outstanding since he arrived to the club. The way the players have been managed is great, by helping them to get involved with the other players."
The instant impact of Luis Diaz has only increased competition for places within the final third, though reinforcements will be required should Salah, who has been linked with Barcelona, decide to pursue a fresh challenge and opt against renewing his contract at the club.
"You expect at least two or three months to adapt to the rhythm of the competition, the rhythm of the team and the way the team plays. You need a lot of intensity, but he [Diaz] is a player who knows what it is to play this way," said Garcia. "His football intelligence is fantastic and that's why he has adapted to what Jurgen Klopp wants from him."
"I hope for the best for both sides, it is very difficult to find," added Garcia on the uncertainty surrounding Salah's future. "We are not in that position. We all know what Salah gives to Liverpool and what Liverpool gives to Salah. He is a special player for Liverpool."
