'Barcelona's Heart' Puyol and Iniesta Promise Korean Fans: "Liverpool Was a Major Opponent Even During Their Active Years... We Will Give Our Best Even in a Friendly Match" [Yeouido On-site]

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'Barcelona Legends' Andres Iniesta (42) and Carles Puyol (48) pledged to deliver the best possible match for Korean fans.

On the 5th, a pre-match press conference for '2026 Champions Impact in Seoul' was held at the Grand Ballroom Hall of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

This match featuring Barcelona and Liverpool legends will take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 6 p.m. on the 6th.

Representing Liverpool legends at the press conference were Steven Gerrard and Luis Garcia, while Barcelona legends Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol attended.

Iniesta said, "I am so grateful to come to Seoul. I am happy to meet my teammates and many Korean fans," and added, "An incredible match will take place tomorrow, so I hope everyone enjoys it together," offering his first greeting.

Puyol, visiting Korea for the third time, also said, "I am happy to return to Korea," and added, "I am especially looking forward to playing against players from the excellent team Liverpool."

Despite being an event match, both legends showed serious determination. When asked about their mindset for the match, Puyol said, "As it is a friendly match, I think the primary goal is for everyone to enjoy it," but also added, "However, I always give my best. I will approach the match with respect for my opponents and deliver a high-quality game that all fans can enjoy," displaying his characteristic fighting spirit.

Iniesta also said, "Just being able to play on a good day with excellent teammates and a great team is a valuable experience. I will do my best so that fans can enjoy a good match."

When reporters asked about players who were regretfully not included in the visiting roster, the two players gave a professional answer stating they would focus entirely on the head-to-head match tomorrow. Both players agreed, "Actually, it doesn't matter which players did not come. All the players participating now are world-class players who sweated together during their active careers."

Iniesta said, "Liverpool was also a truly big and difficult opponent we faced during our active careers, so the fact that we are playing together this time is a very pleasant and happy thing."

Meanwhile, the roster includes many legends who led Barcelona's golden era, such as Iniesta, Puyol, Rivaldo, Deco, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. Additionally, players who wrote Liverpool's history, including Gerrard, Garcia, Sami Hyypia, Robbie Keane, Jacek Krzynowek, and Adam Lallana, will also participate.

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