Published 17:11 IST, March 2nd 2023

Figo to Ronaldo: Footballers who have played El Clasico for both Real Madrid and Barcelona

Real Madrid will take on against Barcelona in their home ground which is termed as El Clasico and over the years many players have played for same clubs.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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El Classico is considered to be most intriguing football match in world as two of most coveted football clubs Barcelona and Real Mrid take on each or. Both Spanish clubs have dominated proceedings for a long time and y will be up against each or once again. Los Blancos will host Catalans in 1st semifinal of Copa del Rey.

Over years this match has generated millions of views and excitement among football lovers and entire football world will be divided into two parts during this clash. re are a few players who have donned both jerseys in past.

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Let's have a look at five players who plied ir tres for both Real Mrid and Barcelona.

Ronaldo Nazario

most prominent face ever to have donned jersey was Ronaldo Nazario. iconic forward might have spent just one season at Camp Nou but he is still remembered fondly by Barcelona supporters. He scored an astonishing 47 goals in 1996-97 seasons.

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Samuel Eto

Cameroonian striker signed for Mrid at a very young age but didn't have that desired breakthrough. He joined Barcelona in 2004 and went on to emerge as one of club legends. He lifted three La Liga and two Champions League titles.

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Luis Enrique

out-and-out Catalan surprisingly was a Real Mrid player for a pretty long time. He was re at Santiago Bernabeu for five seasons before he switched to Barcelona.

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Javier Saviola

Javier Saviola remained a Barcelona player from 2001 to 2007. He emerged as a legendary Barcelona player as he netted 72 goals and 31 assists for Spanish giants. He joined Mrid in 2007 and merely played 31 matches over course of two seasons.

Luis Figo

Luis Figo's transfer to Real Mrid earned severe criticism from Barcelona supporters. Portuguese legend came at Camp Nou in 1995 and n and his transfer saga to Mrid hogged limelight across world. He denied signing a contract with Mrid but he was later roped in by Barcelona's archrival in a record transfer fee at that time.

17:10 IST, March 2nd 2023