Liverpool legends are in action against their Barcelona counterparts today in what promises to be a special afternoon at Anfield. The match kicks off at 3.15pm (a shorty delay due to traffic issues) and will feature a star-studded line-up on either side.
In the Red corner, greats such as Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia will be pulling on the shirt once again. They will be backed by a coaching team that includes Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, John Aldridge and John Barnes. As for the away side, Barça legends will be managed by Albert Ferrer and represented by Gaizka Mendieta, Juliano Belletti, Javier Saviola and Edgar Davids, among others.
Today's encounter will raise money for the Liverpool FC Foundation. Proceeds will also be going to The Owen McVeigh Foundation, Right to Play, Forever Reds and the Barça Foundation. Similar matches of this kind were also staged in 2017, 2018 and 2019 but have not taken place in the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to watch Liverpool legends vs Barcelona legends
There are several options to watch on TV or stream. The clash will be shown on LFC TV. Fans can also view the game on Facebook Live for a fee of £1.99. If you would still like to go to Anfield, check on ticket availability for the game here.
Who is playing for Liverpool legends against Barcelona
The Reds squad is pretty impressive for the tie against their fellow European giants. As well as ex-skippers Gerrard and Hyypia, a whole host of familiar names will be returning to Anfield to get involved. Full squad for today:
Goalkeepers: Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld.
Defenders: Fabio Aurelio, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, Jose Enrique, Jason McAteer, Sami Hyypia, Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Phil Babb.
Midfielders: Glen Johnson, Patrik Berger, Salif Diao, Dirk Kuyt, Steve McManaman, Vladimir Smicer, Stewart Downing, Steven Gerrard.
Forwards: Luis Garcia, Milan Baros, Maxi Rodriguez.
Speaking ahead of the game, Gerrard said: “It’s always a great experience returning to Anfield to play in the foundation’s charity matches and the reception me and the lads receive is always top notch. We are happy to lend our support to help raise funds for the important work they do in supporting children and young people.”
