Korean fans were fooled! Iniesta, a 'magic show' of killer passes throughout the match... Barcelona legend crushes Gerrard's Legends 8-3 [Sangam Live Review]

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Barcelona Legends (team name: Barca Legends), led by Andres Iniesta, defeated Liverpool Legends (Legends).

Barca Legends defeated Legends 8-3 at the '2026 Champions Impact in Seoul' held at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 6 p.m. on the 6th.

On this day, the 'Barca Legends' featured nostalgic stars including Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, Deco, Jordi Alba, Eric Abidal, Javier Mascherano, Rivaldo, and Patrick Kluivert.

The lineup of 'Legends' composed of Liverpool legends was also splendid. Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun, Sami Hyypia, John Arne Riise, Robbie Keane, and Dirk Kuyt appeared before Korean fans.

Barca Legends, led by Iniesta, threatened the goal first. After Alba's cutback from the left flank, Iniesta took a shot inside the penalty area but missed the target.

Since most players have been retired for quite some time, their speed and precision were lower than during their active careers, but this added to the entertainment. Riise, playing as a left winger, made a passing mistake and shook his head in apparent regret.

As the first half progressed, Barca Legends launched an offensive. In the 18th minute, near the arc circle, Rivaldo passed the ball to the side, and Aleix Vidal took a shot, but Yossi Benayoun, the goalkeeper, leaped to block it.

Two minutes later, Quaresma beat defenders with flashy individual skills and took a shot that struck the crossbar. Shortly after, Mascherano's long-range shot was again blocked by Benayoun, who leaped to save it.

A memorial time was also held for the late Diego Costa, a Liverpool native who passed away in an unexpected accident during a hydration break. The audience stood and applauded to mourn Costa.

Barca Legends, on a relentless attack, finally scored the opening goal. Midfield commander Iniesta threaded a precise penetrating pass, and Kluivert calmly finished the one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper.

The quiet Liverpool managed a counterattack. The hero of the equalizer was 'Captain' Gerrard. In the 33rd minute, Gerrard powerfully kicked a loose ball in a chaotic situation in front of the goal, shaking the net.

However, Liverpool could not gain momentum even after the equalizer. Barcelona's attacking football continued until the end of the first half. In the 42nd minute, Mascherano's cross shot hit the crossbar and went out, and two minutes later, Iniesta's sharp shot was also blocked by Benayoun.

The first half ended 1-1 with Barcelona in the lead.

Not long after the second half began, Barca Legends scored an additional goal. In the 3rd minute of the second half, Rivaldo's soft curling shot with his right foot went into the goal.

Barca Legends, gaining momentum, scored their third goal to widen the gap. Nolito, receiving Iniesta's penetrating pass, took a strong shot toward the opposite side of the goal, tearing the net.

Barcelona's one-sided flow continued. Iniesta, who kept delivering killer passes, scored himself. In the 10th minute of the second half, Iniesta connected a low cross from a teammate with a non-stop shot to score.

In the 15th minute of the second half, Nolito, receiving Alba's backheel pass inside the box, took a shot and shook the net. The score had already widened to 5-1.

Liverpool managed to score a consolation goal. Adam Lallana intercepted a pass from the Barcelona goalkeeper, and then Keane took a shot in front of the goal to score.

Barcelona scored their sixth goal. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Iniesta sent a long lobbing pass into the space behind the opposing defense. Christian Tello then took a shot in a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper, tearing the net.

Barcelona's goal barrage continued. In the 29th minute of the second half, Nolito completed a hat trick.

Liverpool did not collapse completely and scored their third goal. In the 38th minute of the second half, Luis Garcia, receiving Keane's pass, took a shot into the corner of the goal, shaking the net.

Iniesta's magic continued. In the 40th minute of the second half, Tello, receiving Iniesta's forward pass, scored again.

The event match, which saw a total of 11 goals, ended with an 8-3 victory for Barca Legends.

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